Successful Infestation by Amblyomma pseudoconcolor and A. cooperi (Acari: Ixodidae) on Horses

: The host relationships for most species of the genus Amblyomma are poorly known in Brazil. The ability of A. pseudoconcolor and A. cooperi to successfully feed on horses was investigated during ongoing research on the life cycle of these two species, which are primarily associated with wildlife. R...

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Published in:Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2004-10, Vol.1026 (1), p.232-234
Main Authors: CHACON, SAMUEL C., FACCINI, JOÃO LUIZ H., BITTENCOURT, VÂNIA R.E.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. cooperi
Amblyomma pseudoconcolor
Animals
Brazil
experimental infestation
Feeding Behavior
Female
horse
Horse Diseases - parasitology
Horses
Ixodidae
life cycle
Male
Tick Infestations - veterinary
Ticks - pathogenicity
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Summary:: The host relationships for most species of the genus Amblyomma are poorly known in Brazil. The ability of A. pseudoconcolor and A. cooperi to successfully feed on horses was investigated during ongoing research on the life cycle of these two species, which are primarily associated with wildlife. Results of these experiments suggest that horses are potential hosts for the adult stages of both species.
ISSN:0077-8923
1749-6632
DOI:10.1196/annals.1307.035