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 fo...

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Main Authors: Tianyi Dou, Aidan P. Holman, Samantha R. Hays, Taylor G. Donaldson, Nicolas Goff, Pete D. Teel, Dmitry Kurouski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06091-7