Exploring the use of an anti-tick vaccine as a tool for the integrated eradication of the cattle fever tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus

► A vaccine was shown to be highly effective against R. annulatus from Texas. ► Modeling predicted eradication would be maintained with the use of this vaccine. ► Vaccination is recommended for the USDA Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program.