Genetic and environmental factors in natural infestation of tick (Boophilus microplus, Canestrini in dairy heifers)

Authors

  • Guilherme Paes Guaragna Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Pindamonhangaba, SP
  • João Batista Pereira de Carvalho Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Pindamonhangaba, SP
  • Antonio Lourenço Figueiredo Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Pindamonhangaba, SP
  • Luiz Benito Gambini Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Pindamonhangaba, SP
  • Maria Inês de Aquino Barbosa Instituto de Zootecnia, Estação Experimental de Zootecnia de Pindamonhangaba, SP

Abstract

It was studied 610 records of heifers from 1 to 2 years old of €œMantiqueira€ type and bom from 12 sires. During 2 years and in the midle of each season of the year all heifers had their natural infestation by semi-ingurgitated female tick counted on the right side of the body. These heifers received a tub bath with chemical products 35 days before each counting. Year effect was not significant, but season effect was highly significant and the following averages were: spring = 21.73; summer 73.75; fall = 93.10; and winter = 9.72%. The age effect was not important during the growing period for tick infestation. Heritability estimated by paternal half sib correlation was 0.186 ± 0.121 with an average of 49.58 ± 6.48 €œteleóginas€ by animal. These results demonstrated that studies of tick infestation must be done during summer and fall season, regardless of the age of the animal, and some genetic gain could be get through selection of these heifeirs.

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Published

2014-01-29

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GENETIC

How to Cite

Genetic and environmental factors in natural infestation of tick (Boophilus microplus, Canestrini in dairy heifers). (2014). Bulletin of Animal Husbandry, 45(1), 19-32. http://35.198.24.243/index.php/bia/article/view/699

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