We determined that more isolated and possibly older nest boxes were selected by little penguins for breeding at Pōhatu/Flea Bay, New Zealand. However, breeding success was influenced by lay date in comparison to nest box characteristics. These findings inform immediate conservation recommendations regarding nest box design and placement.
Georgia S. M. Gwatkin +5 more
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Detection of Deltamethrin Resistance in Cattle Tick, Rhipicephalus microplus Collected in Western Haryana State of India. [PDF]
Gupta S, Surbhi, Kumar S.
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Evaluating novel attachment methods for tracking devices on terrestrial mammals
We deployed GNSS tracking devices on 2 endangered large terrestrial mammals, scimitar‐horned oryx and Przewalski's horses, using novel attachment methods. Tags achieved fix success rates and spatial accuracy that compare well with standard collars used on large mammals.
John F. McEvoy +8 more
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Evaluation of the Immune Response of a Candidate Phage-Based Vaccine against Rhipicephalus microplus (Cattle Tick). [PDF]
González-Mora A +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Crimean‐Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a tick‐borne zoonotic pathogen of major public health importance in Africa. Although CCHFV exposure has been reported in several livestock species in Nigeria, data on equids remain limited despite their extensive involvement in livestock movement and trade.
David O. Ehizibolo +14 more
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A newly optimized protocol to extract high-quality hemolymph from the cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus: Improving the old conditions. [PDF]
Aguilar-Díaz H +3 more
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Innovative granular formulation of Metarhizium robertsii microsclerotia and blastospores for cattle tick control. [PDF]
Marciano AF +6 more
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Ixodid tick fauna and infestation burden in cattle across southern districts of Tamil Nadu, India
Tick infestation remains a major constraint to cattle production in tropical regions owing to its effects on animal health and productivity. The present study investigated ixodid tick fauna, relative abundance and infestation patterns in cattle from four
K. Sumathi +5 more
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Acaricidal Properties of Bio-Oil Derived From Slow Pyrolysis of Crambe abyssinica Fruit Against the Cattle Tick Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). [PDF]
Mattos C +6 more
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Efficacy of synergistic activity of seed oils from Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) and Nasturtium officinale (Watercress) on the lethality of the cattle tick Hyalomma scupense (Acari: Ixodidae). [PDF]
Alimi D, Hajri A, Jallouli S, Sebai H.
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