Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe

dc.contributor.authorSungirai, M.
dc.contributor.authorMoyo, D.Z.
dc.contributor.authorDe Clercq, Patrick
dc.contributor.authorMadder, Maxime
dc.contributor.authorVanwambeke, Sophie O.
dc.contributor.authorDe Clercq, Eva M.
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-21T09:23:14Z
dc.date.issued2018-12
dc.description.abstractSpecies 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.en_ZA
dc.description.departmentVeterinary Tropical Diseasesen_ZA
dc.description.embargo2019-12-01
dc.description.librarianhj2018en_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipThe Belgium Department of Development Co-operation (DGD).en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.elsevier.com/locate/vetparen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationSungirai, M., Moyo, D.Z., De Clercq, P. et al. 2018, 'Modelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabwe', Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, vol. 14, pp. 41-49.en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn0304-4017 (print)
dc.identifier.issn1873-2550 (online)
dc.identifier.issn10.1016/j.vprsr.2018.08.006
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/66631
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.publisherElsevieren_ZA
dc.rights© 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Veterinary Parasitology. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Veterinary Parasitology, vol. 14, pp. 41-49, 2018. doi : 10.1016/j.vprsr.2018.08.006.en_ZA
dc.subjectHabitat suitabilityen_ZA
dc.subjectModellingen_ZA
dc.subjectRhipicephalus (Boophilus)en_ZA
dc.subjectZimbabween_ZA
dc.subjectDroughten_ZA
dc.subjectSpecies distributionen_ZA
dc.subjectHabitaten_ZA
dc.titleModelling the distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus and R. decoloratus in Zimbabween_ZA
dc.typePostprint Articleen_ZA

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