The effects of mixed gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections on animal growth and post-
weaning activity patterns were investigated in grazing intact ram lambs when naturally …

Next-generation sequencing technologies have accelerated the pace of helminth DNA
metabarcoding research, enabling species detection in bulk community samples. However …

This guideline is aimed at those who are involved in the assessment of anthelmintic efficacy
in ruminant livestock species (bovine, ovine and caprine). The intent is to provide a …

Background Although wild ungulate populations are heavily monitored throughout Europe,
we understand little of how parasites affect population dynamics, and there is no systematic …

Stool samples typically contain PCR inhibitors; however, helminths are difficult to lyse and
can cause false-negative PCR results. We assessed the effective methods for extracting …

Abstract Background Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) have a major impact on sheep
production, health, and welfare worldwide. Norway is no exception, but there are only a few …

Poultry roundworms have re-emerged in laying hens in many European countries due to the
increase in noncaged housing. This is worrying because, at high parasite loads, Ascaridia …

Ovine haemonchosis always a possible cause of anemia or mortality in sheep, and its need
much moisture to survive and is rare in dry parts of the globe. The economic important of …

Toxocara cati is a globally prevalent parasitic roundworm that affects cats. It is a member of
the Ascarididae family, which includes one of the most common intestinal parasites. The aim …

DNA purification refers to the process of separating DNA from proteins and other cellular
components in biological samples using physical, chemical, enzymatic, and other means …