Sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance management in livestock

Around the globe, ticks, mosquitoes, biting midges and tsetse flies pose serious threats to the health of both animals and humans and lead to productivity losses that impact economies and livelihoods. As climate change and human activities reshape our world, these disease-carrying vectors are changing and expanding their reach.

Nearly 80 percent of the world’s livestock population is at risk from ticks and their diseases. Despite the supportive role of chemical acaricides, overuse of these products has led to resistance, increasing costs, health risks, and environmental harm. Integrated tick management promotes responsible use of veterinary medicines while regulations ensure the availability of effective, safe, and high-quality products.

Tick and acaricide resistance surveillance help farmers to adjust practices and authorities to anticipate future challenges. Research into vaccines, livestock genetic resistance and biological control is crucial for sustainable solutions.

» Read the guidelines for sustainable tick control and acaricide resistance

12/08/2025