Pyrosequencing-based analysis of the microbiome associated with the horn fly, Haematobia irritans.

ABSTRACT: The horn fly, Haematobia irritans, is one of the most economically important pests of cattle. Insecticides have been a major element of horn fly management programs. Growing concerns with insecticide resistance, insecticide residues on farm products, and non-availability of new generation insecticides, are serious issues for the livestock industry. Alternative horn fly control methods offer the promise to decrease the use of insecticides and reduce the amount of insecticide residues on livestock products and give an impetus to the organic livestock farming segment. The horn fly, an obligatory blood feeder, requires the help of microflora to supply additional nutrients and metabolize the blood meal. Recent advancements in DNA sequencing methodologies enable researchers to examine the microf

SUBMITTER: Palavesam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3454415 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature