In vivo Evaluation of the Acaricidal Efficacy of Polyherbal Aqueous Formulation against Rhipicephalus microplus Infested Cattle Calves

The study evaluated the acaricidal potency of a Multi-herbal aqueous preparation in controlling Rhipicephalus microplus ticks in 12 naturally infested calves.The formulation, made from a blend of garlic, tobacco, tulsi, lantana, sweet flag, neem, and turmeric, was applied in two groups of calves.Group I received a single treatment, while Group II received two treatments (on days 0 and 7).Results showed that the double application was more effective, with significant improvements in hemato-biochemical parameters, bringing values like Hb, PCV, TEC, and TLC closer to normal levels.The findings suggest that the Multi-herbal aqueous preparation is a promising acaricide.The study of a polyherbal aqueous formulation against Rhipicephalus microplus-infested calves offers a natural, eco-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to chemical acaricides.It helps reduce tick burden, improves calf health and productivity, minimizes the risk of resistance, and supports sustainable livestock management, especially in rural and resource-limited settings.