The evaluation of yeast derivatives as adjuvants for the immune response to the Bm86 antigen in cattle

BMC Biotechnology

Table 5 Experiment II. Protection of vaccinated calves against tick infestations^a.

^a Experiments were conducted as described in Table 4. ^b Percent reduction of the adult female ticks. cPercent reduction on the mean weight of the engorged tick. ^d Percent reduction in the laying capacity of the adult female ticks. ^e Percent reduction in the mean weight of the larvae per gram of eggs. ^f Efficacy (%) = 100 × {1- (CRT × CRO × CRF)}; CRT: Reduction in the number of engorging ticks; CRO: Reduction in the egg laying capacity; CRF: Reduction in fertility.

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