Table 2 Comparison on the feeding efficacy of Theileria parva-infected Rhipicephalus appendiculatus Muguga ‘low-line’ ticks
| Â | Vaccinateda | Controla | U-valueb | P-valueb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of engorged females recovered from 30 applied | 14.9 ± 7.6 | 17.8 ± 7.6 | 81.5 | 0.550 |
Average adult female replete weight (mg) | 238 ± 79.0 | 275 ± 30.0 | 78.5 | 0.462 |
Total egg weight laid (g) | 1 ± 0.6 | 1.4 ± 0.7 | 59.5 | 0.106 |
Average egg weight/tick (mg) | 67 ± 40 | 83 ± 34 | 75.5 | 0.383 |