Prevalence of Tick Infestation and Theileriosis in Sheep and Goats
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Received: Revised: Accepted: January 11, 2010 February 04, 2010 February 08, 2010
منابع مشابه
Prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors for ovine tick infestation in two districts of Semnan area
BACKGROUND: Ticks are the most important vectors whichtransmit several arthropod-borne diseases such as theileriosis,babesiosis, and anaplasmosis. OBJECTIVES: An epidemiologicalstudy was conducted in Semnan area to determine thecurrent situation of tick infestation in sheep and assess theefficacy of usage of CIS-cypermethrin against tick infestationunder field condition. METHODES: Sampling was ...
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