The hard tick family Ixodidae currently comprises 762 species worldwide, but an analysis of
the occurrence of these species in the worlds countries, territories, zoogeographic regions …

Estimates of economic losses in cattle due to tick infestations in subtropical areas are
limited, such as in Ecuador. Ticks affect animal production and health, but those direct …

Hard ticks of the genus Ixodes are one of the most diverse groups in the Neotropical region,
but some species are known only from historical records. In Colombia and Venezuela …

Land cover and land use have established effects on hazard and exposure to vector-borne
diseases. While our understanding of the proximate and distant causes and consequences …

The application of tick control strategies on tropical dairy cattle strongly relies on farmers'
uptake, knowledge, and perceptions of the efficacy of control measures. This study aims to …

Ivermectin is a widely used antiparasitic in livestock, but its use can result in residues in
bovine products and excretions. The objective of the present study was to determine the …

The Andean bear or spectacled bear, Tremarctos ornatus (Cuvier), inhabits the Andes and is
considered an endangered species due to anthropogenic factors. The aim of this study was …

Babesia species (Piroplasmida) are hemoparasites that infect erythrocytes of mammals and
birds and are mainly transmitted by hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae). These hemoparasites are …

In Ecuador, the main tick species affecting cattle are Rhipicephalus microplus and
Amblyomma cajennense sensu lato. Understanding their spatial distribution is crucial. To …

Grado de infestación de garrapatas asociado con factores individuales del ganado bovino en
ganaderías subtropicales del Ecuado Page 1 1 Universidad Central del Ecuador, Instituto de …