Comparative analysis of host resistance to Sarcoptes scabiei var. cuniculi in two different rabbit breeds
Abstract Background Scabies, caused by infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is one of the most severe ectoparasitic diseases in rabbits. Scabies seriously affects the commercial rabbit breeding, causing severe economic losses. Host resistance to S. scabiei is an important factor in further dev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3764-5 |