Spatial clustering of fourteen tick species across districts of Zimbabwe

Spatial clustering of fourteen tick species across districts of Zimbabwe

Abstract Background Ticks transmit several diseases that result in high morbidity and mortality in livestock. Tick-borne diseases are an economic burden that negatively affect livestock production, cost countries billions of dollars through vaccine procurement and other disease management efforts. T...

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Main Authors: Munyaradzi Davis Shekede, Silvester Maravanyika Chikerema, Moregood Spargo, Isaiah Gwitira, Samuel Kusangaya, Aldridge Nyasha Mazhindu, Daud Nyosi Ndhlovu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Tick species
Hotspots
Getis-Ord G i * statistic
Livestock disease transmission
Disease management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02792-2

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