Sensitivity of Cattle Genetic Types to Tick Species Infestations at the Yamoussoukro Dairy Station

Abstract

Ticks are a significant impediment to the establishment of cattle production units in West Africa, notably in Côte d'Ivoire. A research was conducted at the Yamoussoukro Dairy Station from April to July 2020 to help in the battle against ticks and tick-borne diseases. A total of 1560 ticks were collected from cattle at the indicated station, subdivided into three genera (Boophilus, Amblyomma, and Hyalomma) and four species (R. (B) microplus, R. (B) annulatus, A. variegatum, and H. truncatum). R. (B) microplus was the most prevalent species (48.08 %). The most common species (63.40 %), the most infesting (3.87 ticks/cattle), and the most active (6.10 ticks/cattle) among the cattle at the station were R. (B) microplus. The most common, most numerous (1.63 and 1.62 ticks/cattle), and most active (3.18 ticks/cattle) species among the N'Dama and Zebu were R. (B) microplus (52.73 %) and A. variegatum (50.91 %). The species R. (B) microplus and R. (B) annulatus infest Metis animals significantly. These species have the highest incidence of infection and severity of an attack. In terms of parasite intensity, there was a positive association between R. (B) microplus and R. (B) annulatus.