Field trials of fatty acids and geraniol applied to cattle for suppression of horn flies, Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae), with observations on fly defensive behaviors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.08.005
Abstract: Adult horn fly populations were tracked on cattle for 2-week periods before, during and after multiple treatments (every 3-4days) with two repellents in a mineral oil carrier. Cattle were sprayed four times in a two-week… read more here.
Keywords: horn fly; fatty acids; fly defensive; defensive behaviors ... See more keywords
48 Genetic study of horn fly abundance in beef cattle
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa278.031
Abstract: Disturbing the non-symbiotic relationship between horn flies and cattle is of economic, health, and animal welfare importance. Reliance on management and insecticides has proven inadequate. In the United States, horn flies are estimated to cause… read more here.
Keywords: fly abundance; beef cattle; horn fly; horn flies ... See more keywords