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Tick control: an industry point of view
J F Graf1, R Gogolewski, N Leach-Bing
1Novartis Animal Health, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland. jean-francois.graf@ah.novartis.com
Parasitology
|June 9, 2005
Summary
New acaricide development faces challenges due to resistance and high costs. The Veterinary Parasite Resistance Group (VPRG) discusses strategies for effective tick control and managing acaricide resistance in animal health.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Animal Health
- Drug Development
Background:
- Increasing acaricide resistance globally threatens effective tick control.
- Development of new acaricides is a lengthy and costly endeavor.
- The Veterinary Parasite Resistance Group (VPRG) was established to address these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss challenges in acaricide development and resistance management.
- To explore market-specific considerations for cattle and pet treatments.
- To provide an industry perspective on future tick control strategies.
Main Methods:
- Expert consultation and collaborative discussion among VPRG members.
- Review of current acaricide resistance data and development pipelines.
- Analysis of market dynamics in animal health pharmaceuticals.
Main Results:
- Identified significant hurdles in bringing new acaricides to market.
- Highlighted the urgent need for novel products and resistance mitigation.
- Outlined industry views on future tick control approaches for livestock and companion animals.
Conclusions:
- Urgent action is required to combat acaricide resistance and ensure product availability.
- Collaboration between industry and regulatory bodies is crucial for sustainable tick control.
- Innovation in acaricide development and strategic resistance management are key for the animal health sector.