Tick project: Community level studies on tick infestation

We are reporting the largest species diversity of ticks infestation in Nigeria

I and Dr Omoregie from the University of Benin, Nigeria, are investigating tick prevalence on cattles at a trade market in Benin City. Tick data is collected from Six (6) predilection sites of cattles: Head, Shoulders, Belly, Legs, Tail and Neck. Whats new?

1. We are investigating ticks --For the first time-- at community level.
2. We are having the largest species diverstiy of ticks ever reported in studies from Nigeria (and probably West Africa)
3. I am using Factor analysis of Mixed Data (FAMD) to find potential relationship between predilection area, gender and species of ticks.

How to use the repo

1. Find codes in the Code folder
2. Find the data sets in the Data folder
3. Some notes would be found in the Figures and notes folder.

Non metric multisimentional scale plot showing ticks community structure as they vary by sex

Factor Analysis of Mixed Data (FAMD) Plot