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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2026.We developed and validated a copy number variation (CNV)‐based molecular method to accurately determine the sex of immature ticks, Ixodes scapularis and Rhipicephalus microplus, which lack morphological sexual dimorphism. Using qPCR and ddPCR assays targeting female‐enriched genes, sex was reliably identified from DNA extracted non‐destructively from a
Arvind Sharma +11 more
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BMC Biotechnology, 2008 Background Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) spp. ticks economically impact on cattle production in Africa and other tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Tick vaccines constitute a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to tick control.
Jongejan Frans +6 more
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Decoding diversity: Are there patterns in the organization of grooming movements in domestic cats?
Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Volume 126, Issue 3, November 2026.Abstract Grooming is crucial for mammalian health and hygiene, serving diverse functions such as parasite defense, removing dirt, and thermoregulation. Grooming is not purely reactive but integrated into daily routines and regulated endogenously. In rodents, it has been shown to follow a sequential structure with predictable patterns, often interpreted
Anna Hock, Manuela Schmidt
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Dynamics of tick infestations in foxes in Thuringia, Germany
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2012 This study aimed to provide up-to-date information on the dynamics of tick infestations on foxes in Thuringia, as the most recent information available was published in 1997. Fox carcasses that had been sent to the Thuringian State Authority for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Thüringer Landesamt für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Verbraucherschutz ...
Elisabeth, Meyer-Kayser +5 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 6, November 2026.Global Q Fever in Camels: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis Evidence: 35 studies (2000–2025) Global pooled prevalence: 33.37% (95% CI: 23.14–45.44%) ELISA seroprevalence: 44.06% PCR molecular prevalence: 7.76% Africa: 37.17% Asia: 26.87% Conclusion: Q fever is an important, under‐recognized One Health concern.
Simegnew Adugna Kallu +11 more
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Ticks infesting humans in Northern Misiones, Argentina.
Medicina, 2016 En este trabajo se presentan registros de garrapatas que infestan seres humanos en el norte de la provincia de Misiones, Argentina. Además, se incluyen notas sobre la posible transmisión de patógenos por garrapatas. Se colectó un total de 282 garrapatas adheridas a investigadores, las cuales fueron identificadas por sus caracteres morfológicos.
Lamattina, Daniela, Nava, Santiago
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Tick Infestation of Eyelid: Two Case Reports
Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2016 Tick infestation of the eyelid is a rare but serious condition that can lead to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. In this report, we describe two cases who presented with tick infestation of the eyelid. Neither patient developed systemic disease or adverse sequelae after tick extraction.
Aslıhan Uzun +2 more
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Antipode, Volume 58, Issue 6, November 2026.ABSTRACT This paper brings a feminist temporal perspective to understandings of agrarian‐climate crises in monsoon‐dependent regions of India, examining how time operates as a site of material struggle and social differentiation. Drawing on ethnographic research in Vidarbha, it explores how farmers synchronise diverse temporalities to navigate ...
Arianna Tozzi
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Acaricide efficiency of amitraz / cypermethrin and abamectin pour-on preparations in game
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2005 The efficacy of an amitraz / cypermethrin pour-on preparation (1 % w/v each) was tested against natural tick infestations of buffaloes, eland and blesbok in three separate trials.
J.S. Van der Merwe +4 more
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Comparison of effects of low and high tick infestations on acquired cattle tick resistance:
, 2014 Three Holstein calves were infested with low numbers of ticks, two or three pairs of adults Hyalomma marginatum marginatum in cloth bag daily for 21 days. Infestation was carried out during tick proliferation periods.
N. Tikki, H. Sahibi, A. Rhalem
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