Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe
Species distribution modelling is a very useful tool in vector management. Ticks are vectors of various pathogens which cause serious problems in livestock production in tropical countries. They have a high dispersal potential which is mainly facilitated by the movement of animals from one area to a...
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| author | Sungirai, Marvelous Moyo, Doreen Zandile De Clercq, P. Madder, M. Vanwambeke, S.O. De Clercq, E. M. |
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| description | Species distribution modelling is a very useful tool in vector management. Ticks are vectors of various pathogens which cause serious problems in livestock production in tropical countries. They have a high dispersal potential which is mainly facilitated by the movement of animals from one area to another. In light of the observed geographic expansion of Rhipicephalus microplus in Zimbabwe, we used species distribution modelling techniques to identify areas which may provide suitable habitats for the occurrence of this invasive tick species as well as the autochthonous Rhipicephalus decoloratus. Our results suggest that, despite the geographic expansion of R. microplus, climate will continue to be a limiting factor for the further expansion of this tick species. We expect its distribution to be restricted to the most favourable areas in the eastern and northern parts. The greater part of Zimbabwe is suitable for R. decoloratus, although in areas where R. microplus occurs, displacement of the former by the latter will be expected to occur. A heterogeneous climate, unregulated movement of cattle and episodic droughts are suggested to be possible factors for the continued existence of R. microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe and the partial displacement. |
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| spelling | ir-11408-34442022-06-27T13:49:06Z Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe Sungirai, Marvelous Moyo, Doreen Zandile De Clercq, P. Madder, M. Vanwambeke, S.O. De Clercq, E. M. Modelling Habitat suitability Zimbabwe Species distribution modelling is a very useful tool in vector management. Ticks are vectors of various pathogens which cause serious problems in livestock production in tropical countries. They have a high dispersal potential which is mainly facilitated by the movement of animals from one area to another. In light of the observed geographic expansion of Rhipicephalus microplus in Zimbabwe, we used species distribution modelling techniques to identify areas which may provide suitable habitats for the occurrence of this invasive tick species as well as the autochthonous Rhipicephalus decoloratus. Our results suggest that, despite the geographic expansion of R. microplus, climate will continue to be a limiting factor for the further expansion of this tick species. We expect its distribution to be restricted to the most favourable areas in the eastern and northern parts. The greater part of Zimbabwe is suitable for R. decoloratus, although in areas where R. microplus occurs, displacement of the former by the latter will be expected to occur. A heterogeneous climate, unregulated movement of cattle and episodic droughts are suggested to be possible factors for the continued existence of R. microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe and the partial displacement. 2019-02-11T07:40:20Z 2019-02-11T07:40:20Z 2018 Article https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405939018300856 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/3444 en Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports;Vol. 14: p. 41-49 open Elsevier |
| spellingShingle | Modelling Habitat suitability Zimbabwe Sungirai, Marvelous Moyo, Doreen Zandile De Clercq, P. Madder, M. Vanwambeke, S.O. De Clercq, E. M. Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe |
| title | Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe |
| title_full | Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe |
| title_fullStr | Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe |
| title_short | Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe |
| title_sort | modelling the distribution of rhipicephalus microplus and r. decoloratus in zimbabwe |
| topic | Modelling Habitat suitability Zimbabwe |
| url | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405939018300856 http://hdl.handle.net/11408/3444 |
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