Position
Professorextraordinary(Contract)
Department
Zoology and Entomology
Address
ClinVet International
Ph.D. (Zoology) from Rhodes University, 1984
Publications (Short List)
FOURIE, L.J., KOK, D.J., HORAK, I.G. & VAN ZYL, J.M. 1995. An evaluation of strategic and threshold control measures against the Karoo paralysis tick, Ixodes rubicundus (Acari: Ixodidae) in South Africa. Experimental and Applied Acarology 19:147-153.
FOURIE, L.J., KOK, D.J., KRUGEL, L. & SNYMAN, A. 1996. Control of Karoo paralysis tick, Ixodes rubicundus (Acari: Ixodidae) through vegetation management. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 10:39-43.
FOURIE, L.J. HORAK, I.G. & KOK, D.J. 1996. Spatial and temporal variations in the commencement of seasonal activity in the Karoo paralysis tick Ixodes rubicundus. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 63:305-308.
FOURIE, L.J. & KOK, D.J. 1996. Seasonal dynamics of the Karoo paralysis tick (Ixodes rubicundus): a comparative study on Merino and Dorper sheep. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 63:273-276.
FOURIE, L.J. & KOK, D.J. 1996. Sex ratio characteristics in Ixodes rubicundus (Acari: Ixodidae), the Karoo paralysis tick. Experimental and Applied Acarology 20:477-481.
Veterinary ectoparasitology, with particular emphasis on ticks infesting livestock and pet animals. Various aspects of the biology, ecology and control of veterinary important ticks are studied. I also conduct research on the sheep scab mite, lice infesting goats and sheep and fleas of pet animals. The ultimate aim of my research is to develop effective control strategies. In this respect I work in partnership with the industry.