Wang, Bingjie
Liu, Zhiqiang
Zhu, Shiying
Zhang, Jinchao
Qi, Wenwen
Wang, Jianyu
Li, Dongfang
He, Lan
Zhao, Junlong
Article History
Received: 5 March 2025
Accepted: 20 May 2025
First Online: 4 June 2025
Declarations
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: This study was approved by the Scientific Ethics Committee of Huazhong Agricultural University. Written informed consent was obtained from herders and farm owners prior to sampling. All procedures strictly adhered to the noninvasive principle, ensuring that host animals (cattle and sheep) experienced no additional harm or stress during the process. Ticks were collected solely through superficial examination and mechanical removal from the epidermis of the animal.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.