Indigenous breeds of cattle are generally considered to be highly resistant to ticks.
Is it true that indigenous breeds of cattle are generally considered to be highly resistant to ticks?
Yes. Scientific studies consistently indicate that indigenous cattle breeds possess higher natural resistance to tick infestations compared to exotic or temperate breeds.
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Multiple studies (such as 0, 1, 8, and 9) consistently document that indigenous cattle and their crosses exhibit lower tick burdens and enhanced innate immune responses compared to exotic European breeds, supporting the claim.
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Seifert, G. (1971). Variations between and within breeds of cattle in resistance to field infestations of the cattle tick (
<i>Boophilus microplus</i>
). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1071/ar9710159See more details
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Mollong, E., Lébri, M., Marie-Magdeleine, C., Lagou, S., Naves, M., & Bambou, J. (2025). Sustainable management of tick infestations in cattle: a tropical perspective. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06684-4
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AK, C., JP, G., JD, C., AB, C., S, K. P., S, R., SK, M., & DD, G. (2026). Comprehensive evaluation of tick infestation dynamics and host response in Kankrej and Holstein Friesian crossbred cattle.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2026.100714
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MP, S., EO, N., IF, J., & JW, O. (2026). Epidemiology and predilection-site distribution of tick infestation in communal cattle systems of Limpopo Province, South Africa.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05590-w
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Multiple studies (such as 0, 1, 8, and 9) consistently document that indigenous cattle and their crosses exhibit lower tick burdens and enhanced innate immune responses compared to exotic European breeds, supporting the claim.
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