Bloodmeal analysis via COI-targeted DNA capture and enrichment identifies non-cattle hosts of Amblyomma variegatum on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

These results suggest that goats, and possibly canines, may serve as alternative hosts for A. variegatum on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, which complicates eradication efforts focused entirely on the treatment of cattle. Fortunately, E. ruminantium was not identified in any ticks. However, R. africae was ubiquitous, which may be of concern for public health.