PHYTOTHERAPY IN THE CONTROL OF Rhipicephalus (boophilus) microplus, THE CAUS-ATIVE AGENT OF THE "PARASITIC SADNESS" DISEASE: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Rhipicephalus (boophilus) microplus, bovine ticks, are hematophagous and vectors of pathogens (Anaplasma marginale bacteria and Babesia sp. protozoa) to animals and humans. They are ectoparasites that cause economic losses in milk production, meat production and animal mortality. Cattle suffer from allergic reactions, stress, wounds to the leather and other related diseases. The loss of weight and the reduction of milk in the dams can occur due to the damage caused. The Parasitic Tristeza disease correlates two pathogens, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis. The resistance of these vectors to Parasitic Sadness in herds was due to the abusive use of acaricides in chemical treatment. This treatment, in addition to not being a guarantee of cure for cattle, its effect harms animals and the environment through the leftovers. Herbal medicines used as ticks offer less damage to animals and the environment. Herbal medicines: Neen oil (Azadirachta indica), Java citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) and Ceylon citronella (Cymbopogon nardus L.), Mint or Mentha piperita, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.), Jenipapo extract (Genipa americana), Garlic Organic (Allium sativum L.), Rope tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum), Melaleuca alternifolia, presented an efficient control to the parasites and also repelled other recurrent opportunistic diseases. In addition to contributing to the health of cattle, as well as to the preservation of the environment, and a lower cost economic impact for the breeders. The aim of this work is to highlight the effect of herbal medicines on this class of pathogens that cause Parasitic Sadness in Cattle.