Publications by authors named "Sherwin L Alota"
Exp Appl Acarol
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- Tick infestations significantly impact the global cattle industry, and amitraz is commonly used to combat the Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus tick.
- A study in the Philippines assessed the resistance of cattle ticks from northern and southern Luzon to amitraz, using both larval packet tests and genetic analysis.
- While no resistance was detected in the tested tick populations, some genetic similarities to resistant strains were found, suggesting the importance of careful amitraz use to prevent future resistance development.
