Tick infestations on livestock in the yemen arab republic and their potential as vectors of livestock diseases

McCartan, B. M.; Hunter, A. G.; Pegram, R. G.; Bourne, A. S.

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“…Specific details of the three southern localities from which regular monthly collections were made between September 1978 and August 1979 were presented by McCartan et al (1987). The material re-examined for this study was mainly that reported as "R. sanguineus group" by these workers.…”

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“…In earlier reports (Hoogstraal & Kaiser, 1959;Pegram et ai, 1982;McCartan et al, 1987) on the tick fauna of the Yemen Arab Republic, the components of the group of Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) were not specifically identified. Hoogstraal & Kaiser (1959), however, noted that some of their Yemen specimens obtained by Dr B. FeldmanMuhsam were returned labelled R. secundus Feldman-Muhsam (now regarded as a synonym of R. turanicus Pomerantsev).…”

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Ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) of the Yemen Arab Republic. II. The Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) group

Pegram

Živković

Jongejan

1989

Bull. Entomol. Res.

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Ticks of the group of Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) in 423 total monthly collections taken from camels, cattle, donkeys, sheep and goats between September 1978 and August 1979, and in a few miscellaneous collections, from the Yemen Arab Republic were examined. Adult ticks of three species in the group were identified: R. camicasi Morel, Mouchet & Rodhain, R. turanicus Pomerantsev and R. sanguineus s.s. Host relationships and ecological affinities were analysed. R. sanguineus s.s. occurred rarely, only on dogs. R. turanicus occurred on all host species including dogs but more frequently on cattle and camels. It was collected from both dry and wet habitats but was taken regularly at only one wetter site. R. camicasi, the most common species in the group, occurred at most collecting sites on all host species except dogs. Overall, the numbers of R. sanguineus group ticks were low throughout the country and no seasonal patterns could be detected.

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confidence: 91%

Ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) of the Yemen Arab Republic. II. The Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) group

Pegram

Živković

Jongejan

1989

Bull. Entomol. Res.

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“…H. anatolicum, H. impeltatum and H. rufipes, H. arabica, R. evertsi, R. simus, R. sanguineus and O. savignyi ticks were also reported from various domestic animals. However in 1987, ten species of ticks were collected in the survey from the five hosts (cattle, sheep, goats, camels and donkeys): A. variegatum, R. annulatus, R. kohlsi, H. excavatum, H. dromedarii, H. arabica, H. rufipes, R. evertsi, R. sanguineus, and R. simus [146]. In another study, ticks of the group of R. sanguineus collected from camels, cattle, sheep and goats were examined.…”

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Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases of Livestock in the Middle East and North Africa: A Review

Perveen

Muzaffar

Al-Deeb

2021

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Ticks are important vectors of an array of viral, bacterial and protozoan pathogens resulting in a wide range of animal and human diseases. There is limited information in the literature about tick species in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries, even though they have suitable climate and vegetation for ticks and their hosts. We reviewed the occurrence of tick species and the pathogens they transmit from the MENA on published papers from 1901–2020. We found taxonomic records of 55 tick species infesting livestock representing the following eight genera: Ornithodoros, Otobius, Amblyomma, Dermacentor, Haemaphysalis, Hyalomma, Ixodes, and Rhipicephalus. In addition, 15 pathogens were recorded causing diseases of significance, with Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever, theileriosis, babesiosis and anaplasmosis being widely distributed diseases in the region. In recent decades, there has been increasing trends in disease occurrence and movement associated with global movement of humans and global trade of animals. We suggest that disease control and prevention could be achieved effectively through good integration between public health, veterinary medicine and animal management, and ecological approaches. We recommend further research in the areas of tick ecology and tick born-disease transmission. Furthermore, we suggest evaluation and improvement of disease control policies in the region.

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“…One accessible investigation was retrieved from 1987 in the areas of Al Hamilee, Hyma Sufla and Misgab as Seloo. The authors used a non-specified serological method, and all cattle analysed were negative (99).…”

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Retrospective study of anaplasmosis in countries of North Africa and the Middle East

Parvizi¹,

Akinyemi²,

Roesler³

et al. 2020

Rev. Sci. Tech. OIE

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Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by bacteria of the genus Anaplasma, which consists of six species affecting livestock and wild animals, and humans, worldwide. Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma phagocytophilum are the most important species for veterinary and human health. Infections of livestock have a noticeable economic impact due to reduced growth or loss of animals. This study provides information on anaplasmosis in animal populations of countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Relevant national and international scientific publications were evaluated for studies of the epidemiology of anaplasmosis between 1959 and 2019. The serological assay results showed a prevalence of 13.5%-89.7% in cattle in North Africa, and 35%-36% in cattle, 44.7%-94% in small ruminants and 10.83% in camels in Middle Eastern countries. Sample positivity for Anaplasma species by molecular assays revealed a range of 3.5%-69.3% in cattle, 2.5%-95% in small ruminants and 17.7%-88.89% in camels in North African countries and 95% of cattle, 15.5%-66.7% of small ruminants and 28%-95.5% of camels in the Middle East. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection of all six Anaplasma species in North Africa and of Anaplasma ovis and A. phagocytophilum in the Middle East was reported in livestock. This review shows that anaplasmosis is endemic in North Africa and the Middle East and represents a threat not only to the economies of these countries but also to public health. Thus, surveillance and implementation of control measures are important tools to optimise future strategic control programmes and prevent spread to neighbouring countries.

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Tick infestations on livestock in the yemen arab republic and their potential as vectors of livestock diseases

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) of the Yemen Arab Republic. II. The Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) group

Ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) of the Yemen Arab Republic. II. The Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille) group

Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases of Livestock in the Middle East and North Africa: A Review

Retrospective study of anaplasmosis in countries of North Africa and the Middle East

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