Haemonchus contortus (Barber's pole worm or “BPW”) is the nematode “nemesis” of small
ruminant production systems in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Its reputation …

As long-lived parasites, helminths depend upon immunomodulation of their hosts for
survival. The release of excretory-secretory (ES) products, including proteins, lipids and …

Simple Summary The paper reviews the challenges regarding haemonchosis, a common
parasitic infection of sheep and goats, caused by Haemonchus parasites. The disease …

Haemonchus contortus is a highly pathogenic, blood-feeding nematode of small ruminants,
and a significant cause of mortalities worldwide. Haemonchosis is a particularly significant …

Sheep farming is the backbone of a rural economy in developing countries, and
haemonchosis is a major impediment in the way of its progress. Haemonchus contortus (H …

Simple Summary Haemonchus contortus is the most pathogenic blood-feeding parasitic
nematode in sheep and goats, threatening animal welfare and causing tremendous …

The major helminth infections in ruminants include gastrointestinal (GI) nematodes, liver
fluke, and lungworms. At present, they are mainly controlled by regular treatments with …

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

Background Infections with helminths cause an enormous disease burden in billions of
animals and plants worldwide. Large scale use of anthelmintics has driven the evolution of …

Parasitic worms cause very significant diseases in animals and humans worldwide, and
their control is critical to enhance health, well-being and productivity. Due to widespread …