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  • 1USDA-ARS, Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, 2700 Fredericksburg Road, Kerrville, TX 78028-9184, USA. jegeorge@ktc.com

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
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Controlling ticks on cattle has evolved from arsenic dips to various acaricides due to resistance. Promising alternatives include tick-resistant cattle breeds and vaccines, with extension programs vital for managing tick control programs.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Entomology
  • Parasitology
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Arsenic dips were historically effective for tick and tick-borne disease control for over 50 years.
  • Tick resistance to arsenic led to the adoption of organochlorines around 1946, followed by numerous other pesticide classes.
  • Acaricide resistance in ticks has driven the development of new tick control products for cattle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical and current methods of tick control in cattle.
  • To highlight the challenges posed by acaricide resistance in tick populations.
  • To discuss alternative strategies and the need for improved extension programs for ranchers.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of acaricide use in cattle tick control.

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  • Analysis of the evolution of tick resistance to various chemical agents.
  • Discussion of alternative tick control strategies, including host resistance and vaccines.

    • Main Results:

    • Acaricide resistance is a significant and ongoing challenge in tick control.
    • Various application methods exist, but proper procedures are crucial for efficacy.
    • Tick-resistant cattle breeds and antitick vaccines show promise as alternatives to acaricides.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective tick and tick-borne disease management requires understanding acaricide resistance.
    • Ranchers need better access to guidelines for profitable tick control and resistance management.
    • Extension programs are essential for supporting ranchers in managing animal health and tick control challenges.