Unveiling Tick Diversity in Cattle in Cameroon: Emergence of Rhipicephalus microplus, Replacing the Original Rhipicephalus spp.
Ticks are well-known vectors of pathogens, posing considerable risks to livestock health and productivity.In Cameroon, where livestock production is vital, established tick species such as Amblyomma variegatum and Hyalomma truncatum are prevalent in key cattle-rearing areas.The recent introduction of the invasive, acaricide-resistant Rhipicephalus