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Estimation and Economic Implications of Lone Star Tick (Acari: Ixodidae) Infestation on Weight Gain of Cattle, Bos taurus and Bos taurus × Bos indicus

1987; Oxford University Press; Volume: 80; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/jee/80.2.443

ISSN

1938-291X

Autores

Terry R. Ervin, Francis M. Epplin, Ronnie L. Byford, Jakie A. Hair,

Tópico(s)

Insect Pest Control Strategies

Resumo

Results of a study to determine economic impact of feeding female lone star ticks, Amblyomma americanum (L.), on stocker cattle (weaned cattle before going into a feedlot) indicated that ticks significantly reduced live weight gain in Bos taurus (L.) cattle. However, F1B. taurus × Bos indicus cattle supported fewer ticks, and rate of gain was not altered significantly. An average of 40 attached female ticks reduced live weight gain equivalent to ca. $40 per animal for B. taurus stocker cattle.

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