Control of gastrointestinal nematodes of ruminants is based largely on use of anthelmintics
combined, where practical, with pasture management. The increasing prevalence of …

Infections with gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) remain a major threat for ruminant
production, health and welfare associated with outdoor breeding. The control of these …

Parasitic nematodes of the gastrointestinal tract remain a major constraint associated with
the breeding of small ruminants under grazing/browsing conditions. Until now, control of …

The use of alternative temperate forages to improve the sustainable productivity of grazing
ruminants, relative to grass-based pastures, is reviewed. Particular emphasis is placed upon …

The increasing prevalence of anthelmintic resistance has provided a spur for research into
'alternative/novel'approaches to the control of helminthoses that are intended to reduce our …

Host-parasite interactions are often seen as an arms race, with parasites attempting to
overcome host resistance to infection. Herbivory is a common route of transmission of …

The immune system is a necessary, but potentially costly, defense against infectious
diseases. When nutrition is limited, immune activity may consume a significant amount of an …

The physiological processes that underlie the reproductive cycle impose considerable
metabolisable protein (MP) demands on a female, especially during the periparturient …

Compared to sheep, goats seem to develop a low immune response against the parasitic
nematodes of the gastrointestinal tract. Nevertheless, some variability in the host response …

Abstract Effects of gastrointestinal nematode infection on metabolism and nutrient utilisation
in sheep are reviewed. Infection induces protein deficiency by increasing the demand for …