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. Results of these experiments suggest that horses are potential hosts for the adult stages of both species.
Chacon
Samuel C
SC
Inst. Veterinária, Depto. Parasitologia Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Faccini
João Luiz H
JL
Bittencourt
Vânia R E P
VR
D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D013984:Tick Infestations / Q000662:veterinary*; D013987:Ticks / Q000472:pathogenicity*