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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2015; 56(5); 486-489;

Passive surveillance for ticks on horses in Saskatchewan.

Schvartz, G
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Epp, T
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Burgess, HJ
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Chilton, NB
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Armstrong, JS
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Lohmann, KL

Abstract: Passive surveillance of ticks on horses in Saskatchewan revealed that the horses were parasitized by 3 species, Dermacentor albipictus, D. andersoni, and D. variabilis. The nymphs and adults of D. albipictus occurred on horses earlier in the year than did adults of the 2 other species. Une surveillance passive des tiques chez des chevaux de la Saskatchewan a révélé que les chevaux étaient affectés par des parasites de trois espèces: et Les nymphes et les adultes de se présentaient chez les chevaux plus tôt dans l’année que les adultes des deux autres espèces.(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières).

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Publication Date: 2015-05-15 PubMed ID: 25969582PubMed Central: PMC4399735

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This research conducted passive surveillance on ticks found on horses in Saskatchewan, uncovering three types of ticks: Dermacentor albipictus, D. andersoni, and D. variabilis. It was found that the nymphs and adults of D. albipictus appear on horses earlier in the year than the adults of the other two species.

Research Objectives and Methodology

The objective of the research was to conduct passive surveillance of ticks in order to understand the types and frequencies of ticks affecting horses in Saskatchewan.
To achieve this, researchers collected ticks from horses and identified their species.
They also observed the timings at which different species appeared on horses.

Key Findings

The research found that horses in Saskatchewan were parasitized by three species of ticks: Dermacentor albipictus, D. andersoni, and D. variabilis.
It was observed that the nymphs and adults of D. albipictus were found on horses earlier in the year compared to the adults of D. andersoni and D. variabilis.

Implications

The findings provide valuable data for understanding tick species diversity and seasonality in Saskatchewan. This knowledge might aid in developing strategies and treatments to manage ticks on horses.
The early appearance of D. albipictus could indicate a potential for early transmission of any diseases these ticks may carry, possibly allowing for proactive mitigation measures.

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Schvartz G, Epp T, Burgess HJ, Chilton NB, Armstrong JS, Lohmann KL. (2015). Passive surveillance for ticks on horses in Saskatchewan. Can Vet J, 56(5), 486-489.

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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne

ISSN: 0008-5286

NlmUniqueID: 0004653

Country: Canada

Language: English

Volume: 56

Issue: 5

Pages: 486-489

Researcher Affiliations

Schvartz, Gili

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Schvartz, Epp, Lohmann), Department of Veterinary Pathology (Burgess), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4; Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 (Chilton, Armstrong).

Epp, Tasha

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Schvartz, Epp, Lohmann), Department of Veterinary Pathology (Burgess), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4; Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 (Chilton, Armstrong).

Burgess, Hilary J

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Schvartz, Epp, Lohmann), Department of Veterinary Pathology (Burgess), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4; Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 (Chilton, Armstrong).

Chilton, Neil B

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Schvartz, Epp, Lohmann), Department of Veterinary Pathology (Burgess), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4; Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 (Chilton, Armstrong).

Armstrong, James S

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Schvartz, Epp, Lohmann), Department of Veterinary Pathology (Burgess), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4; Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 (Chilton, Armstrong).

Lohmann, Katharina L

Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Schvartz, Epp, Lohmann), Department of Veterinary Pathology (Burgess), Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, 52 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5B4; Department of Biology, University of Saskatchewan, 112 Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2 (Chilton, Armstrong).

MeSH Terms

Animals
Horse Diseases / epidemiology
Horse Diseases / parasitology
Horses
Ixodes / classification
Nymph / classification
Population Surveillance
Saskatchewan / epidemiology
Seasons
Species Specificity
Tick Infestations / diagnosis
Tick Infestations / epidemiology
Tick Infestations / veterinary
Time Factors

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