動物科学および家畜生産ジャーナル オープンアクセス

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CONTROL OF TICKS: PAST TO PRESENT SCENARIO

Mahvish Maqbool

Livestock sector is considered a secure and economical way in helping poverty alleviation and uplifting nutritional status of masses. However, parasitic species have been found to be a continuous hazard towards animal productivity especially in the scenario of changing climate. Among these, ecto- parasites especially ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are known to cause lowered productivity through direct and indirect effects.