Therapeutic and persistent efficacy of a single application of doramectin applied either as a pour-on or injection to cattle infested with Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae)

Journal of Medical Entomology

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 402-407

  George, John E ^a   Davey, Ronald B ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Boophilus microplus; Control; Doramectin; Macrocyclic lactone; Southern cattle tick

Indexed keywords

ACARI; ANIMALIA; BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS; BOS TAURUS; IXODIDAE;

EID: 2542639469     PISSN: 00222585     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1603/0022-2585-41.3.402     Document Type: Article

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