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- Title
The CARICOM/FAO/IICA Caribbean Amblyomma Program<sup>a</sup>.
- Authors
PEGRAM, R. G.; CASTRO, J. J.; WILSON, D. D.
- Abstract
ABSTRACT: The objective of the Caribbean Amblyomma Program is to eradicate the tropical bont tick (TBT), Amblyomma variegatum, from the Caribbean. Field activities directed to eradication of the TBT were initiated in May 1995 commencing in northern Caribbean islands. Plans have been finalized for the remaining islands to the south to start eradication activities in early 1997. The components of the program include tick control and surveillance, adaptive research, training, communications, and extension. Despite uncertain financial support, substantial progress has been made so far with strong participation by farmers and livestock owners who have been made responsible for the compulsory treatment of all ruminant livestock.
- Publication
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1998, Vol 849, Issue 1, p343
- ISSN
0077-8923
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1749-6632.1998.tb11068.x