The potential for use of haematological and anti-IgE humoral responses as phenotypic markers for tick resistance in cattle

Approximately 80% of the global cattle population is at risk of infestation and infection by ticks and tick-borne diseases (TTBDs). The economic losses from animal mortality, reduced production, vector control costs and animal treatment are very substantial, hence there is an urgent need to develop...

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Main Authors: Collins Ngetich, Lucy Kamau, Jemimah Simbauni, Charles Mwendia, Milton Owido, Irene Kiio, Oswald Matika, Sarah Foster, Michael Birkett, Appolinaire Djikeng, Kellie Anne Watson, Naftaly Githaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X2300047X