Eradication of the camelid biting louse, Bovicola breviceps.
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چکیده
The importation of alpacas and llamas from South America over the last 15 years has resulted in the concurrent introduction of the biting louse, Bovicola breviceps, into Australia.1,2 Alpacas are produced for their luxury fibre and infestation of lice may result in fleece price penalties. B breviceps is specific for camelids, which includes alpacas, llamas, vicunas, guanacos, dromedary and Bactrian camels.1,3
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Australian veterinary journal
دوره 82 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004