Peripheral cellular and humoral responses to infestation with the cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus in Santa Gertrudis cattle
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DOI: 10.1111/pim.12402
Abstract: Resistance to cattle tick infestation in single‐host ticks is primarily manifested against the larval stage and results in the immature tick failing to attach successfully and obtain a meal. This study was conducted to identify… read more here.
Keywords: cattle tick; tick; tick resistant; santa gertrudis ... See more keywords
Local immune response to larvae of Rhipicephalus microplus in Santa Gertrudis cattle
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DOI: 10.1111/pim.12515
Abstract: This study investigated the local immune response at larval attachment sites in Santa Gertrudis cattle with low and high levels of tick resistance. Skin samples with tick larvae attached were collected from Santa Gertrudis cattle… read more here.
Keywords: local immune; immune response; santa gertrudis; gertrudis cattle ... See more keywords