Repellence of essential oils and selected compounds against ticks—A systematic review
G Benelli, R Pavela - Acta tropica, 2018 - Elsevier
Ticks act as vectors of a wide range of infectious agents, far encompassing any other group
of bloodsucking arthropods worldwide. The prevention of tick-borne diseases is strictly …
of bloodsucking arthropods worldwide. The prevention of tick-borne diseases is strictly …
Cattle Tick Rhipicephalus microplus-Host Interface: A Review of Resistant and Susceptible Host Responses
Ticks are able to transmit tick-borne infectious agents to vertebrate hosts which cause major
constraints to public and livestock health. The costs associated with mortality, relapse …
constraints to public and livestock health. The costs associated with mortality, relapse …
[HTML][HTML] Tick-borne infections in human and animal population worldwide
The abundance and activity of ectoparasites and its hosts are affected by various abiotic
factors, such as climate and other organisms (predators, pathogens and competitors) …
factors, such as climate and other organisms (predators, pathogens and competitors) …
Tick vaccines: current status and future directions
J de la Fuente, M Contreras - Expert review of vaccines, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a growing problem affecting human and animal health
worldwide. Traditional control methods, based primarily on chemical acaricides, have …
worldwide. Traditional control methods, based primarily on chemical acaricides, have …
[HTML][HTML] Conservation of indigenous cattle genetic resources in Southern Africa's smallholder areas: turning threats into opportunities—A review
The current review focuses on characterization and conservation efforts vital for the
development of breeding programmes for indigenous beef cattle genetic resources in …
development of breeding programmes for indigenous beef cattle genetic resources in …
Selective versus strategic control against Rhipicephalus microplus in cattle: a comparative analysis of efficacy, animal health, productivity, cost, and resistance …
JE Nicaretta, RD de Melo Junior, RB Naves… - Veterinary …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study compared selective control versus strategic control against Rhipicephalus
(Boophilus) microplus, under conditions of a real dairy farm. Strategic control requires that …
(Boophilus) microplus, under conditions of a real dairy farm. Strategic control requires that …
Towards a new phenotype for tick resistance in beef and dairy cattle: A review
About 80% of the world's cattle are affected by ticks and tick-borne diseases, both of which
cause significant production losses. Cattle host resistance to ticks is the most important …
cause significant production losses. Cattle host resistance to ticks is the most important …
Tick diversity and distribution of hard (Ixodidae) cattle ticks in South Africa
Ticks are amongst the important ectoparasites where livestock are concerned, as they
adversely affect the animals through bloodsucking. In tropical and subtropical countries, they …
adversely affect the animals through bloodsucking. In tropical and subtropical countries, they …
Genome-wide association study of tick resistance in South African Nguni cattle
NO Mapholi, A Maiwashe, O Matika, V Riggio… - Ticks and Tick-Borne …, 2016 - Elsevier
Ticks and tick-borne diseases are among the main causes of economic loss in the South
African cattle industry through high morbidity and mortality rates. Concerns of the general …
African cattle industry through high morbidity and mortality rates. Concerns of the general …
Vaccination with Recombinant Subolesin Antigens Provides Cross-Tick Species Protection in Bos indicus and Crossbred Cattle in Uganda
Cattle tick infestations and transmitted pathogens affect animal health, production and
welfare with an impact on cattle industry in tropical and subtropical countries. Anti-tick …
welfare with an impact on cattle industry in tropical and subtropical countries. Anti-tick …