A comprehensive survey of the prevalence and spatial distribution of ticks infesting cattle in different agro-ecological zones of Cameroon

A comprehensive survey of the prevalence and spatial distribution of ticks infesting cattle in different agro-ecological zones of Cameroon

Abstract Background Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a major impediment to livestock production worldwide. Cattle trade and transnational transhumance create risks for the spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases and threaten cattle production in the absence of an effective tick control program. Few...

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Main Authors: Barberine A. Silatsa, Gustave Simo, Naftaly Githaka, Stephen Mwaura, Rolin M. Kamga, Farikou Oumarou, Christian Keambou, Richard P. Bishop, Appolinaire Djikeng, Jules-Roger Kuiate, Flobert Njiokou, Roger Pelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Tick-borne diseases
Ticks
Identification
Cattle
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Agro-ecological zones
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3738-7

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