Nationwide survey of ticks on domesticated animals in Taiwan: Revealing the hidden threat to animal and public health

Author:

Liao Jhih‐Rong1ORCID,Liao Yi‐Hao2,Liao Kuei‐Min3,Wu Huai‐Hui4,Tu Wu‐Chun356ORCID,Lin Ying‐Hsi2

Affiliation:

1. Systematic Zoology Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo Japan

2. Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology Yuanpei University of Medical Technology Hsinchu City Taiwan

3. National Mosquito‐Borne Diseases Control Research Center National Health Research Institutes Tainan Taiwan

4. Department of Biotechnology Tajen University Yanpu Township Taiwan

5. Department of Entomology National Chung Hsing University Taichung City Taiwan

6. School of Life Sciences and Technology Bandung Institute of Technology Bandung Indonesia

Abstract

AbstractTicks are not only bloodsucking ectoparasites but also important vectors of tick‐borne diseases (TBDs), posing significant threats to public and animal health. Domesticated animals serve as critical hosts for numerous ticks, highlighting the importance of understanding tick infestations in Taiwan. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a nationwide survey to identify ticks on domesticated animals and associated environments in 2018 and 2019. A total of 6,205 ticks were collected from 1,337 host animals, revealing the presence of seven tick species, with Rhipicephalus microplus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus being the dominant species. High infestation rates and widespread distribution of ticks were observed on domesticated animals, especially on dogs and cattle (yellow cattle and angus cattle), and the neighbouring grassland of yellow cattle. While this study has certain limitations, it provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of ticks on domesticated animals in Taiwan and their implications for controlling TBDs. Further research is needed to comprehensively understand the complex interactions among ticks, hosts and pathogens.

Funder

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Taiwan Centers for Disease Control

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

Insect Science,General Veterinary,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics,Parasitology

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