Helminths are a various types of parasites causing a major health problem for animals in
different parts of the globe. Control of helminthiasis has largely relied on the use of …

Sheep are capable of developing protective immunity to Haemonchus contortus through
repeated exposure to this parasite, although this immune protection is the result of a …

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 gastrointestinal nematode parasite Haemonchus contortus (H. contortus) is a resident of
tropical and subtropical regions worldwide that imposes significant production losses …

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 …

Infection of humans and livestock with parasitic nematodes can have devastating effects on
health and production, affecting food security in both developed and developing regions …

This paper examines the known immunological and genetic factors associated with sheep
resistance to infection by Haemonchus contortus. Such resistance is an inheritable genetic …

The viability of small-ruminant enterprises is under threat in some locations because
anthelmintic resistance continues to increase in prevalence and severity. Despite this, no …

The generally warm, moist environmental conditions in the southern United States (US) are
ideal for survival and growth of the egg and larval stages of Haemonchus contortus and …

Various interacting factors have been identified to explain why health plans for nematode
parasite control, based on conventional epidemiological knowledge and involving …