cattle tick

Cattle ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on cattle and can spread diseases, affecting livestock health and agriculture.

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Definition

(technical)A blood-feeding arachnid that infests cattle and can transmit diseases.

Farmers need to regularly check their livestock for cattle ticks to prevent the spread of diseases.

(academic)A type of tick that primarily targets cattle, known for being a vector for various pathogens.

The study focused on the life cycle of the cattle tick and its role in disease transmission.

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