The use of irradiated embryos of Chrysomya bezziana for the detection of the Old World screw-worm fly [in cattle]

Cattle with wounds infested with 1st instar larvae derived from irradiated embryos had 3rd instar larvae present after 3d, but they failed to pupate. Thus it would be feasible to use such infestations for the enhanced detection of the pest in areas where the release of fertile flies is undesirable.

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Published inAustralian veterinary journal Vol. 67; no. 12; p. 452
Main Author Clarke, D.M. (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Boroko (Papua New Guinea). Screw Worm Fly Unit)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.12.1990
Subjects
Animals
BOVIN
Cattle
Cattle Diseases - diagnosis
CHRYSOMYA
Diptera - growth & development
Diptera - radiation effects
GANADO BOVINO
HOTE
HUESPEDES
INSECTE NUISIBLE
INSECTOS DANINOS
IRRADIACION
IRRADIATION
Larva - growth & development
Larva - radiation effects
Screw Worm Infection - diagnosis
Screw Worm Infection - veterinary
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Summary:Cattle with wounds infested with 1st instar larvae derived from irradiated embryos had 3rd instar larvae present after 3d, but they failed to pupate. Thus it would be feasible to use such infestations for the enhanced detection of the pest in areas where the release of fertile flies is undesirable.
Bibliography:L72
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ISSN:0005-0423
DOI:10.1111/j.1751-0813.1990.tb03062.x