ArticleTropical animal health and production2021
South Indian zebu dwarf cattle show higher natural resistance to tick infestation compared to crossbreds: preliminary observations.
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- Blood plasma proteomics for detecting potential biomarkers for tick resistance in a tropically adapted beef cattle breed.BMC genomics · 2025Article
- Exploring farmers' knowledge, attitudes and control practices on ixodid tick in the context of climate change of South Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Sustainable management of tick infestations in cattle: a tropical perspective.Parasites & vectors · 2025Review
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The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of various factors on the host resistance of cattle against tick infestation in Kerala State, South India. The number of naturally infested semi-engorged female ticks present on the cattle was counted on a sample cattle population across the four regions of Kerala. Then, the animals were grouped based on the tick count. The chi-square test and Fisher exact test were used to identify the effects of genetic and non-genetic factors on tick burden in cattle. It was found that the Holstein Friesian crossbred and Jersey crossbred cattle had a significantly higher level of tick infestation than the indigenous Vechur breed (Bos indicus). No tick infestation was observed in indigenous Kasaragod Dwarf cattle (B. indicus). Tick infestation was more in heifers and dry animals than lactating animals. However, the sex of the animal and the stage of lactation did not influence the tick load. Tick infestation was also influenced by parity, grazing, and region.
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