Comparative Hemolymph Proteomic and Enzymatic Analyses of Two Strains of Ticks Resistant and Susceptible to Ixodicides.

The cattle tick is one of the most harmful ectoparasites affecting bovines worldwide. It represents a major threat to livestock industry due to the economic losses caused and diseases associated with these ticks. The most important tick control strategy has been the use of ixodicides, resulting in chemically resistant tick populations.