Isabela Castro Pereira Gomes, Lorena Dias Amor Divino, Fernanda Meneses Rodrigues, Cinthya Marques Fortes Fleury, Eli Silveira Alves Ducas, Jaqueline Cristine Desordi, Bernardo Almeida Iglesias, Ricardo Costa Santana, Caio Márcio Oliveira Monteiro, Welber Daniel Zanetti Lopes, Pablo José Gonçalves, Guilherme Rocha Lino Souza
The bovine tick Rhipicephalus microplus, a primary ectoparasite of veterinary concern, contributes significantly to disease transmission and reduced cattle productivity, resulting in substantial economic losses. The overuse of chemical acaricides has led to the emergence of resistant strains, posing a considerable challenge to veterinary medicine. Consequently, the development of alternative parasite control methods is essential to ensure livestock quality and enhance food safety worldwide. Our study introduces an innovative approach to photodynamic inactivation (PDI) of the bovine tick, harnessing natural daylight for a potential field application...
January 13, 2024: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology