Curated research, practical guides, and industry insights on tick control, tick-borne diseases, and livestock productivity in Zambia and across Africa.
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Evaluates strategic dipping regimes for Rhipicephalus appendiculatus tick control in Zambia's traditional cattle sector, with implications for public health and environmental management.
Retrospective evaluation of a One Health approach to tick and tick-borne disease control in Southern Zambia, examining the collaboration between veterinary and public health sectors.
Nyawa Chiefdom in Zambia launches community spray races to combat tick-borne livestock diseases, boosting food security and rural resilience through local action.
Practical guide covering dipping frequency, seasonal timing, product selection, and best practices for effective tick control in Southern African livestock operations.
Comprehensive review of acaricide resistance status across Africa, documenting widespread resistance to fourth-generation acaricides and proposing mitigation strategies including product rotation.
FAO workshop addressing the rise of highly resistant tick populations in Africa and strategies for monitoring and managing acaricide resistance in livestock production systems.
Foundational study documenting Theileria parva (East Coast Fever) as the most lethal tick-borne disease in Zambia, with epidemiological data on major TBDs affecting the national herd.
Integrated management strategies for tick-borne disease prevention in Zambia, covering dipping, pour-on treatments, and environmental management approaches.
Chronicles the development of a live vaccine against East Coast Fever caused by Theileria parva, documenting decades of research into immunisation strategies for cattle in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The E-SLIP programme in Zambia developing local ECF stabilate production capacity for cattle immunisation, reducing dependence on imported biological materials.
Examines the potential of Zambia's cattle industry as a solution to food insecurity, while addressing obstacles including climate change, disease burden, and market access challenges.
Addressing declining livestock quality and productivity through improved animal husbandry, climate-smart practices, and collaborative stakeholder engagement in Zambia.
The Climate Resilient Livestock Management Project equipping smallholder livestock farmers in Zambia with tools and knowledge to adapt to changing climate conditions.
Industry perspective on how public-private partnerships and collaborative approaches can transform tick control outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Testing 23 tick stocks from six Sub-Saharan countries against all currently available acaricide classes, revealing medium to high resistance to chlorfenvinphos and amitraz across species.
Expert meeting highlighting technical and knowledge-based solutions to mitigate the acaricide resistance problem in African livestock ticks through improved diagnostics and data sharing.
Ticks are the most economically significant ectoparasites affecting livestock in Zambia and across Sub-Saharan Africa. Tick-borne diseases — including East Coast Fever, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Heartwater — cause billions of dollars in losses annually through mortality, reduced productivity, and treatment costs.
Caused by Theileria parva, transmitted by the brown ear tick (R. appendiculatus). The most lethal tick-borne disease in Zambia with high morbidity and mortality rates.
Resistance to all major acaricide classes is widespread in Africa. Product rotation between different chemistry platforms is essential for sustainable tick control.
Combining regular dipping, pour-on treatments, targeted grease application, vaccination, and pasture management delivers the most effective and sustainable tick control.
Eight complementary products across three chemistry platforms — designed for rotation, formulated locally, and priced for accessibility.