ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2026
Management, socioeconomics, and One Health determinants of tick infestation in communal cattle production systems of South Africa.
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- Maternal slaughter and foetal wastage in Nigerian municipal abattoirs: Prevalence, drivers, economic losses and One Health implications.One health (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2026Article
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Background: Tick 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 production systems in rural South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 168 cattle-owning households across 17 villages in South Africa. Structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographics, tick control practices, knowledge of tick-borne diseases, and the availability and functionality of cattle-rearing infrastructure. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and generalized linear mixed-effects models. Results: Most households (82.7%) relied on communal grazing and had small herd sizes (median = 7 cattle). Although 95.8% of respondents recognized ticks as disease vectors, only 54.8% practiced regular tick control. Common tick control methods included pour-on acaricides (61.3%) and hand spraying (51.2%). Acaricide rotation was limited (27.4%). Dipping infrastructure was largely inadequate, with 94.6% of the respondents saying that their dip tanks were either non-functional or partially functional. Ninety-eight (58.3%) cattle-owning households were located more than 5 km from a functional facility. Knowledge of tick-borne diseases (3.6%) and zoonotic risks (8.9%) was low, despite frequent human-tick contact (78%). Dysfunctional dipping infrastructure (β = 0.41, Conclusion: Persistent tick infestation in communal cattle systems is strongly influenced by socioeconomic constraints, dysfunctional dipping infrastructure, communal grazing, and irregular acaricide use. These factors were associated with substantial self-reported economic burden and elevate human exposure risks. Restoring accessible dipping services, strengthening extension support, and adopting integrated One Health tick control strategies are essential for sustainable tick control in the study area.
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