Volume 203, Issues 1–2, 16 June 2014, Pages 6–20
Review
Acaricide resistance in cattle ticks and approaches to its management: The state of play
Abstract
Cattle
ticks are an important constraint on livestock production, particularly
in tropical and subtropical areas. Use of synthetic acaricides is the
primary method of tick control; therefore, it would be imperative to
develop strategies to preserve the efficacy of existing acaricides. This
paper summarizes the status of acaricide resistance in cattle ticks
from different parts of the world and reviews modes of action of
currently used acaricides, mechanism of resistance development,
contributory factors for the development and spread of resistance,
management of resistant strains and strategies to prolong the effect of
the available acaricides. Use of vaccines, synthetic and botanical
acaricides and educating farmers about recommended tick control
practices are discussed, along with the integration of currently
available options for the management of drug resistance and, ultimately,
the control of cattle ticks.
Keywords
- Acaricide resistance;
- Cattle ticks;
- Acaricides;
- Resistance management
