Species identification of adult ixodid ticks by Raman spectroscopy of their feces.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ticks and tick-borne diseases pose significant challenges to cattle production, thus the species identification of ticks and knowledge on their presence, abundance, and dispersal are necessary for the development of effective control measures. The standard method of inspection for the presence of ticks is the visual and physical examination of restrained animals, but the limitations of human sight and touch can allow larval, nymphal, and unfed adult ticks to remain undetected due to their small size and site of attachment. However, Raman spectroscopy, an analytical tool widely used in agriculture and other sectors, shows promise for the identification of tick species in infested cattle. Raman spectroscopy is a non-invasive and efficient method that employs the interactio

SUBMITTER: Dou T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10825978 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature