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Association of BoLA-DRB3.2 alleles with tick (Boophilus microplus) resistance in cattle.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 31 Aug 2006
Martinez M L, Machado M A, Nascimento C S, Silva M V G B, Teodoro R L, Furlong J, Prata M C A, Campos A L, Guimarães M F M, Azevedo A L S, Pires M F A, Verneque R S
Abstract excerpt
Losses caused by bovine tick burdens in tropical countries have a tremendous economic impact on production systems. Besides reducing production, this parasite can cause death in the most susceptible animals. The use of commercial acaricides has been the major method of control, but their misuse has led to tick resistance to many chemicals. More recently, vaccines have been used in some countries without solving...
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