Mining a differential sialotranscriptome of Rhipicephalus microplus guides antigen discovery to formulate a vaccine that reduces tick infestations [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2017 Background Ticks cause massive damage to livestock and vaccines are one sustainable substitute for the acaricides currently heavily used to control infestations.
Sandra R. Maruyama +14 more
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Efficacy of a novel oral chewable tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio™) against natural flea and tick infestations on dogs presented as veterinary patients in Europe [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2020 Background A novel chewable oral tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio™) has recently been developed to provide persistent protection against flea and tick infections for a month, treatment of hookworm and roundworm ...
Csilla Becskei +3 more
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Household‐Based Epidemiology of Bovine Ixodid Tick Infestation and Associated Risk Factors in Endamehoni, Raya‐Azebo and Enderta Districts, Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2026.Tick infestation affected 41.5% of cattle in Tigray, with Rhipicephalus species predominating. Infestation was strongly associated with poor housing, poor body condition and management practices, whereas limited awareness of tick‐borne diseases highlights the need for targeted control strategies informed by species‐specific attachment‐site preferences.
Girmay Hiluf Asefa +4 more
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Prevalence, Species Composition and Associated Factors of Ectoparasite Infestations in Dogs in Isfahan, Central Iran [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 5, September 2026.Ectoparasite infestation was detected in 39.13% of 138 examined dogs in Isfahan, Iran. Ticks were the most prevalent (57.4%), followed by mites (25.9%), fleas (11.1%) and lice (5.6%). Infestation rates showed significant differences according to sex and age (p < 0.05), with the highest prevalence observed in spring.
Nafas Rafiyan +2 more
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A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF CATTLE TICK INFESTATIONS AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN SOUTH AFRICA [PDF]
Archives of Veterinary MedicineCattle farming is a vital component of the South African agricultural landscape through its contribution to sustainable livelihoods and stability of the national economy.
TEEDZAI CHITURA +2 more
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Efficacy of Credelio Quattro™ chewable tablets containing lotilaner, moxidectin, pyrantel, and praziquantel against Ctenocephalides felis and Rhipicephalus sanguineus infestations on dogs [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Fleas and ticks can be found globally and are of both veterinary and human health concern due to their ability to transmit various vector-borne diseases.
Lisa Young +7 more
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Factors associated with changing efficacy of emamectin benzoate against infestations of Lepeophtheirus salmonison Scottish salmon farms [PDF]
, 2008 The availability and use of medicines to control infestations of sea lice on Atlantic salmon, Salmosalar L., farms in Scotland has changed considerably in the last decade (Lees, Gettinby & Revie 2008b).
Lees, F. +3 more
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The efficacy of emamectin benzoate against infestations of Lepeophtheirus salmonis on farmed Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L) in Scotland, 2002-2006 [PDF]
, 2008 Infestations of the parasitic copepod Lepeophtheirus salmonis, commonly referred to as sea lice, represent a major challenge to commercial salmon aquaculture. Dependence on a limited number of theraputants to control such infestations has led to concerns
Marine Harvest (Scotland) (Funder) +4 more
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Immunological profiles of Bos taurus and Bos indicus cattle infested with the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus [PDF]
, 2009 The cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, is a major threat to the improvement of cattle production in tropical and subtropical countries worldwide.
Emily K. Piper +34 more
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Induction of humoral immune response to multiple recombinant Rhipicephalus appendiculatus antigens and their effect on tick feeding success and pathogen transmission [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Rhipicephalus appendiculatus is the primary vector of Theileria parva, the etiological agent of East Coast fever (ECF), a devastating disease of cattle in sub-Saharan Africa.
Scoles, Glen A. +17 more
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