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Tick infestation, and udder and teat damage in selected cattle herds of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2009 A cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine tick infestation, and udder and teat damage in 286 lactating cows and heifers at six properties in the smallholder and commercial sectors in Gwanda district of Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe ...
D.N. Ndhlovu, P.V. Makaya, B.L. Penzhorn
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Molecular surveillance of Theileria parasites of livestock in Oman [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Theileriosis is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases of livestock in the Arabian Peninsula, and causes high rates of mortality and morbidity in sheep and cattle.
Al-Fahdi, Amira +12 more
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Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background Despite the use of chemical acaricides, tick infestations continue to affect animal health and production worldwide. Tick vaccines have been proposed as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for tick control.
Alessandra Torina +15 more
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Molecular biology of amitraz resistance in cattle ticks of the genus Rhipicephalus [PDF]
, 2018 Amitraz is an important product for the control of cattle ticks around the world. In comparison with other products for the control of ticks, it is quite affordable and it has a rapid knock-down effect.
Berry, Christina M. +5 more
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Integrated control of vector-borne diseases of livestock--pyrethroids: panacea or poison?
, 2003 Tick- and tsetse-borne diseases cost Africa approximately US$4-5 billion per year in livestock production-associated losses. The use of pyrethroid-treated cattle to control ticks and tsetse promises to be an increasingly important tool to counter this ...
Coleman, Paul G +4 more
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Archives of Veterinary MedicineCattle farming is a vital component of the South African agricultural landscape through its contribution to sustainable livelihoods and stability of the national economy.
TEEDZAI CHITURA +2 more
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Hemoplasmas and ticks in cattle from Somalia
Acta Tropica, 2022 Hemotropic mycoplasmas (hemoplasmas) are small Gram-negative bacteria that parasitize red blood cells and can cause mild to severe anemia in a wide range of vertebrates, including ruminants. Cattle population in Somalia is around 3.9 million heads, with animals more concentrated around the river areas, mainly in the Juba River and Shabelle River ...
Larissa D.R. Ferrari +10 more
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Farmers’ Perceptions and Knowledge of Cattle Adaptation to Heat Stress and Tick Resistance in the Eastern Cape, South Africa [PDF]
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2014 The objective of this study was to determine the perceptions and knowledge of farmers of heat stress and tick resistance in cattle. A cross-sectional survey was conducted and 110 farmers in four villages in the sour and sweet velds of the Eastern Cape ...
C. L. F. Katiyatiya +2 more
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Performance analysis of anaplasma antibody competitive ELISA using the ROC curve for screening of anaplasmosis in camel populations in Egypt [PDF]
, 2020 Anaplasmosis is a tick-born and potential zoonotic disease caused by Anaplasma (A.) phagocytophilum, A. ovis, A. platys and A. capra. Anaplasma marginale affecting bovines and camels causing significant economic losses.
El-Adawy, Hosny +4 more
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Farmers’ Protests in Germany: Media Coverage and Types of Bias
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The German farmers’ protests of 2024 sparked widespread media coverage and public debate. Yet, media coverage was not always positive, reflecting the media's attention‐seeking and selective focus. Occurrences of farmers blocking media outlets reflected distrust in how their concerns were portrayed.
Felix Schlichte, Doris Läpple
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