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Updating the application of Metarhizium anisopliae to control cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae).
- Source :
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Experimental parasitology [Exp Parasitol] 2020 Jan; Vol. 208, pp. 107812. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 03. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The bovine tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, is the main ectoparasite of cattle and causes loss of billions of dollars worldwide in lost meat, milk, and leather production, as well as control expenses. In addition to systemically impacting the host during the parasitic act, this parasite is also an important disease vector. Traditionally, the main commercial control of the tick is achieved through application of chemical acaricides, which can leave residues in the meat and milk. Moreover, ticks can become resistant to these chemicals due to their massive and incorrect use. Many alternative methods have been tested including vaccines and natural products from plant origin. However, the efficacy of these treatments is variable and limited, especially when used alone. Arthropod-pathogenic fungi, such as Metarhizium anisopliae, are among the natural microbial agents with promising potential to be used alone or in association with other products, for example with chemical acaricides. This article discusses several aspects of bovine tick control related to the use of M. anisopliae, which is one of the most studied and viable alternative tools for effective tick control.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Animals
Cattle
Cattle Diseases economics
Cattle Diseases parasitology
Pest Control, Biological standards
Tick Infestations economics
Tick Infestations parasitology
Tick Infestations prevention & control
Cattle Diseases prevention & control
Metarhizium physiology
Pest Control, Biological methods
Rhipicephalus microbiology
Rhipicephalus physiology
Tick Infestations veterinary
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1090-2449
- Volume :
- 208
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Experimental parasitology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31809704
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2019.107812