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Immune Response Of Cattle To Boophilus Annulatus (Acari:Ixodoidea)

A study was undertaken to assess the nature and degree of development of acquired resistance in calves against the cattle tick Boophilus annulatus. Observations were made mainly on the development of natural resistance against repeat infestations and the effect of artificial immunization using the...

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Autore principale: Sreekrishnan R
Altri autori: Rajamohan K (Guide)
Natura: Ph.D Thesis
Lingua:Undetermined
Pubblicazione: Mannuthy Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 1992
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