Sensitivity of Senepol and Caracu breeds to parasitism by Rhipicephalus microplus

• Published in: Systematic and applied acarology Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 954 - 961
• Main Authors: Piña, Francisco Tobias Barradas, Zimmermann, Namor Pinheiro, Garcia, Marcos Valério, Higa, Leandro De Oliveira Souza, Oshiro, Leandra Marla, Duarte, Pâmela Oliveira, Barros, Jacqueline Cavalcante, Andreotti, Renato
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 10.05.2021
• Subjects: acarology; cattle production; females; genetic resistance; parasitism; Rhipicephalus microplus; Senepol; taurine; ticks; zebu

Taurine breeds and animals crossbred for genetic resistance to Rhipicephalus microplus have been the focus of several studies aimed at producing better responses of cattle to tick infestations and seeking to reduce treatment costs and improve the quality of bovine byproducts. Another way to increase...