Development of resistance to experimental tick (Boophilus microplus) infestations in European breed cattle

Five Bos taurus calves which had not been previously exposed to the cattle tick Boophilus micro plus were experimentally infested repeatedly for six times with 20,000 B. microplus larvae. Their level of resistance was assessed by the number of engorged ticks produced, the effect on tick weight, the...

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Main Authors: Babjee, Shaik Mohamed Amin, Riek, R. F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Persatuan Doktor Veterinar Malaysia 1986
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39408/1/33.%20Development%20of%20resistance%20to%20experimental%20tick%20%28boophilus%20microplus%29%20infestations%20in%20european%20breed%20cattle.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/39408/
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Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia
Language: English