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Book (series)Guidelines for sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance management in livestock 2025
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These guidelines offer a comprehensive resource for managing tick control and tackling acaricide resistance in livestock. They emphasize the growing problem of acaricide resistance, which has been observed in various regions. The document provides in-depth information on tick biology, available synthetic chemical controls, and the underlying mechanisms of acaricide resistance. It stresses the importance of continuously monitoring tick populations and resistance levels to inform more effective control strategies. To address this resistance, the guidelines recommend Integrated Tick Management (ITM), a holistic approach that integrates chemical treatments with non-chemical methods. This strategy aims to reduce acaricide use, helping to slow resistance development and minimize potential environmental and public health risks. Additionally, the guidelines highlight the necessity of strong regulatory frameworks to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of tick control products. In conclusion, these guidelines deliver a thorough overview of the challenges and strategies related to tick control and acaricide resistance, advocating for sustainable practices and ongoing research to improve livestock health and productivity while reducing the risks posed by tick infestations and the diseases they transmit. -
Policy briefTicks and tactics to tackle resistance: investing in the future of livestock
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2025Arthropod pests, including vectors and the diseases they transmit, pose a significant threat to both the agri-food and health sectors, emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative efforts. Ticks and tick-borne diseases affect 80 percent of the world’s livestock, resulting in a global economic loss estimated between 22 to 30 billion dollars each year. Preparedness for vector and vector-borne threats, particularly in the context of climate change, must be supported by reliable diagnostic tools for resistance and robust integrated surveillance systems. Integrated tick management, which combines both chemical and non-chemical methods, is essential for achieving sustainable tick control and addressing the growing problem of acaricide resistance. Promoting the responsible use of acaricides and best practices will be key, supported by strengthening relevant structures and capacities. Investment in research and development, along with the adaptation of regulations, is critical to fostering innovation and driving progress in the future. -
Book (series)Expert consultation on the sustainable management of parasites in livestock challenged by the global emergence of resistance
Part 1: Current status and management of acaricide resistance in livestock ticks – Virtual meeting, 9–10 November 2021
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No results found.Ticks and tick-borne diseases are widely distributed worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. It has been estimated that eighty percent of the world's cattle population is exposed to tick infestation. Chemical control, dipping or spraying infested cattle with acaricides is the primary method of dealing with the cattle tick problem. However, widespread exposure to acaricides, often at sub-effective concentrations, has resulted in selecting resistant tick populations. Hence, acaricide resistance in livestock ticks negatively affects the livelihoods of millions of livestock producers. FAO organized a virtual expert consultation on 9-10 November 2021 on the sustainable management of parasites in livestock challenged by the global emergence of resistance. This report (part 1) concerns the first consultation, focusing on acaricide resistance. The purpose of the expert consultation was to provide FAO with a global overview of the current situation regarding the sustainable management of livestock ticks and enable FAO to re-enter the area of ticks and tick-borne livestock diseases in the (sub) tropics. In addition to animal health risks and production losses, there are also human health risks and environmental concerns over acaricides. Finally, the extensive use of antibiotics to prevent transmission of some of the major tick-borne diseases affecting livestock in (sub) tropical regions has raised concerns.
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