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Evaluation of the efficacy of EctoporFootnote1 pour‐on against ticks infesting camels in KenyaFootnote2

F. G. R. Rinkanya Acaricide Laboratory, Veterinary Research Laboratory, PO Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya
,
H. S. N. Kiniiya Kenya Swiss Chemical Co. Ltd., PO Box 30393, Nairobi
&
G. Muraguri Acaricide Laboratory, Veterinary Research Laboratory, PO Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya
Pages 96-97 | Published online: 13 Nov 2008

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  • Ectopor is a registered trade name of Ciba Geigy, Basle, Switzerland.
  • This paper reflects the results of research only. Mention of a product does not constitute an endorsement by the Ministry of Livestock Development over any other designed for the same purpose. Mention of an acaricide does not constitute recommendation for use by the Ministry nor does it imply registration by the Pesticide Products Control Board of Kenya.

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