A climate-based model for the development of the ixodid tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus in East Coast fever zones

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Veterinary Parasitology

Publication Date

1-1-1988

Abstract

East Coast fever (Theileria parva infection) is an important parasitic disease of cattle in East and Central Africa. Past experimental studies have provided a great deal of information on the dynamics of the life cycle of the tick vector, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus. This paper describes a mathematical model based on field observations to explain the close relationship between the tick life cycle and climate. The model provides a basis for the future study of different ECF control programmes using computer experiments. © 1988.

PubMed ID

3176300

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