151. Ectoparasites of cattle and small ruminants.
- Author
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Cortinas R and Jones CJ
- Subjects
- Animals, Cattle, Cattle Diseases prevention & control, Ectoparasitic Infestations epidemiology, Ectoparasitic Infestations prevention & control, Lice Infestations epidemiology, Lice Infestations prevention & control, Lice Infestations veterinary, Life Cycle Stages, Mite Infestations epidemiology, Mite Infestations prevention & control, Mite Infestations veterinary, Tick Infestations epidemiology, Tick Infestations prevention & control, Tick Infestations veterinary, United States epidemiology, Cattle Diseases epidemiology, Ectoparasitic Infestations veterinary, Ruminants parasitology
- Abstract
Arthropod ectoparasites are the most ubiquitous life forms affecting ruminant animals and commonly affect the daily activity and health status of ruminants. This article describes the phenology of several important ectoparasites of livestock and small ruminants, and delineates some general control and management strategies for protecting domestic ruminants.
- Published
- 2006
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