Ixodid ticks are harmful ectoparasites that affect cattle by causing injury and spreading various diseases.
This study analyzed ticks from cattle in northeastern Algeria, identifying multiple tick species and screening for 36 different pathogens using advanced PCR techniques.
A significant portion of the ticks examined were infected with microorganisms, with the most common being various types of *Rickettsia*, and the findings underscore the relevance of tick-borne diseases in cattle health.
Arthropod-borne hemoparasites represent a serious health problem in livestock, causing significant production losses. Currently, the evidence of spp., spp.