Abstract
Background and Aim:Ticks (Ixodidae) not only cause blood loss in cattle but also serve as vectors for various diseases, thus causing direct and indirect losses. Moreover, tick infestation can cause significant economic losses. This study aimed to identify the diverse species of ticks infesting cattle in five different regions in Indonesia.Materials and Methods:Tick specimens were obtained from local cattle in five different areas in Indonesia. The morphology of the specimens was macroscopically and microscopically evaluated, and the resulting data were descriptively and qualitatively analyzed.Results:In total, 1575 ticks were successfully collected from 26 animals. In total, two genera and three species, namely, Rhipicephalus microplus, Haemaphysalis bispinosa, and Rhipicephalus pilans, were identified. The cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were infested by H. bispinosa, while the cattle in Sukabumi, Bali, and Lombok were infested by R. microplus and R. pilans. The level of infestation varied among regions, with R. microplus being the most commonly found species.Conclusion:The results of this study revealed that cattle in different regions of Indonesia were infested by variable numbers of tick species. In particular, the cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were solely infested by H. bispinosa; this is a new finding in terms of the distribution of tick species in the country. Increased tick infestation in cattle decreases productivity and causes health problems; therefore, it deserves serious attention. Our findings can help in the formulation of an effective strategy for controlling and preventing cattle tick infestation in the country.
Highlights
Ticks (Ixodidae) are ectoparasites that are commonly found in cattle
The cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were infested by H. bispinosa, while the cattle in Sukabumi, Bali, and Lombok were infested by R. microplus and R. pilans
The results of this study revealed that cattle in different regions of Indonesia were infested by variable numbers of tick species
Summary
Ticks (Ixodidae) are ectoparasites that are commonly found in cattle. Direct effects of tick infestation in cattle include blood loss and weight loss, while indirect effects are often associated with the role of ticks as vectors of pathogenic diseases. Ticks are important vectors of various diseases that infect cattle, humans, and other vertebrates; almost 10% of 900 known tick species can spread pathogenic microorganisms to animals and humans [1]. It is expected that 80% of the worldwide cattle population, those in tropical and subtropical countries, are directly and indirectly affected by tick infestation [4]. Ticks (Ixodidae) cause blood loss in cattle and serve as vectors for various diseases, causing direct and indirect losses.
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