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Detection of Ehrlichia ruminantium infection in cattle in Cameroon

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2018
Objectives Ehrlichia ruminantium infection (heartwater) is a major constraint that impacts negatively on the cattle industry development in sub-Saharan Africa and so far, little is known of the presence of heartwater in cattle in Cameroon.
Seraphine N. Esemu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Goats as alternative hosts of cattle ticks

open access: yesOnderstepoort J Vet Res, 2007
The objective of this study was to compare the presence on goats and cattle of adult ticks that usually infest cattle. To this end ticks collected from sets of five goats were compared with those collected from sets of five cattle at 72 communal dip-tanks in the eastern region of the Eastern Cape Province. Amblyomma hebraeum was present on goats at
Nyangiwe, Nkululeko, Horak, Ivan Gerard
openaire   +4 more sources

Phytochemistry, Chemotypic Diversity and Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils From Native Aromatic Plants of the Americas: A Systematic Review

open access: yesFlavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
This review bridges ancestral indigenous knowledge with modern pharmacology, summarizing the phytochemistry and antimicrobial properties of essential oils from seven native American species. It highlights their significant activity against bacterial, fungal and parasitic pathogens, emphasizing their potential as sustainable therapeutic and agricultural
Arley Rey Páez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Queensland cattle tick

open access: yesRecords of the Australian Museum, 1899
(Uploaded by Plazi from the Biodiversity Heritage Library) No abstract provided.
openaire   +2 more sources

An Overview of Foodborne Risks in Afghanistan

open access: yesFood Safety and Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Foodborne diseases represent a serious yet underrecognized public health burden in Afghanistan, a country shaped by decades of conflict, weak infrastructure, and limited regulatory capacity. This article provides a comprehensive overview of major foodborne risks in the country, including microbiological hazards, chemical contaminants, and ...
Mohammad Aman Ahmadzai   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vaccination of cattle with synthetic peptides corresponding to predicted extracellular domains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus aquaporin 2 reduced the number of ticks feeding to repletion

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2022
Background There have been ongoing efforts to identify anti-tick vaccine targets to protect cattle from infestation with cattle fever ticks Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus.
Glen A. Scoles   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Underrecognized Q fever and rickettsial diseases across China

open access: yesiMetaOmics, EarlyView.
Q fever and rickettsial diseases are underrecognized causes of fever of unknown origin in China, with Coxiella burnetii and Orientia tsutsugamushi predominating. We identify Rickettsia bellii‐like sequences in human clinical specimens and highlight unexpected pediatric detections that warrant further investigation of possible exposure patterns ...
Tian Qin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perspectives on using integrated tick management to control Rhipicephalus microplus in a tropical region of Mexico

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science
The Rhipicephalus microplus tick is widely recognized as the most economically significant ectoparasite affecting cattle globally, particularly in the Neotropical region. In Mexico, at least 65% of the cattle are infested with R.
Rodolfo Lagunes-Quintanilla   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates by Matrix‐Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry: An Update for 2023–2024

open access: yesMass Spectrometry Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of MALDI mass spectrometry for the analysis of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates is a well‐established technique and this comprehensive review is the twelfth update of the original article published in 1999 and brings coverage of the literature to the end of 2024.
David J. Harvey
wiley   +1 more source

Management, socioeconomics, and One Health determinants of tick infestation in communal cattle production systems of South Africa

open access: yesFrontiers in Veterinary Science
BackgroundTick infestation constrains livestock productivity and predisposes to zoonotic tick-borne disease. Therefore, this study examined management, socio-economic, and the human and environmental determinants of tick infestation in communal cattle ...
Makhado P. Sedina   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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