Genetic and environmental factors that affect tick infestation in Nelore x Angus crossbreed cattle

Genetic and environmental factors that affect tick infestation in Nelore x Angus crossbreed cattle

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effects of seasons and latitude on tick counting and determined the best model to estimate genetic parameters for tick count and hair coat. Records of animals naturally exposed to ticks on farms in several Brazilian states and in Paraguay were used. The ANOVA was u...

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Main Authors: Giovani Luis Feltes, Vanessa Tomazetti Michelotti, Alan Miranda Prestes, Paulo Roberto Nogara Rorato, Fernanda Cristina Breda Mello, Mauricio Morgado Oliveira, Vanerlei Mozaquatro Roso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2021-05-01
Series:Ciência Rural
Subjects:
fixed effects
hair coat
heritability
genetic correlation
rank correlation
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