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...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| 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 |