Alternatives to anthelmintics for the control of nematodes in livestock
Efficient and welfare-friendly livestock production demands the control of nematode
infection. Current control measures rely upon anthelmintic treatment but are threatened by …
infection. Current control measures rely upon anthelmintic treatment but are threatened by …
[HTML][HTML] Selection methods for resistance to and tolerance of helminths in livestock
Helminthiases are among the most important livestock diseases worldwide, in particular for
small ruminants, which are the focus of this review. Resource Allocation Theory implies that …
small ruminants, which are the focus of this review. Resource Allocation Theory implies that …
[HTML][HTML] Polymorphisms in Anopheles gambiae Immune Genes Associated with Natural Resistance to Plasmodium falciparum
C Harris, L Lambrechts, F Rousset, L Abate… - PLoS …, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Many genes involved in the immune response of Anopheles gambiae, the main malaria
vector in Africa, have been identified, but whether naturally occurring polymorphisms in …
vector in Africa, have been identified, but whether naturally occurring polymorphisms in …
Genetic variation in resistance to mixed, predominantly Teladorsagia circumcincta nematode infections of sheep: from heritabilities to gene identification
MJ Stear, B Boag, I Cattadori, L Murphy - Parasite immunology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
In cool temperate areas, such as Scotland, sheep are infected by a variety of nematodes but
the dominant nematode is Teladorsagia circumcincta. Resistant animals have one or more …
the dominant nematode is Teladorsagia circumcincta. Resistant animals have one or more …
[PDF][PDF] Ovar-Mhc'-ovine major histocompatibility complex: structure and gene polymorphisms
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in sheep, Ovar-Mhc, is poorly characterised,
when compared to other domestic animals. However, its basic structure is similar to that of …
when compared to other domestic animals. However, its basic structure is similar to that of …
Heligmosomoides bakeri: a model for exploring the biology and genetics of resistance to chronic gastrointestinal nematode infections
JM Behnke, DM Menge, H Noyes - Parasitology, 2009 - cambridge.org
The intestinal nematode Heligmosomoides bakeri has undergone 2 name changes during
the last 4 decades. Originally, the name conferred on the organism in the early 20th century …
the last 4 decades. Originally, the name conferred on the organism in the early 20th century …
Gene duplication, allelic diversity, selection processes and adaptive value of MHC class II DRB genes of the bank vole, Clethrionomys glareolus
The generation and maintenance of allelic polymorphism in genes of the major
histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a central issue in evolutionary genetics. Recently, the …
histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a central issue in evolutionary genetics. Recently, the …
MHC haplotype involvement in avian resistance to an ectoparasite
JP Owen, ME Delany, BA Mullens - Immunogenetics, 2008 - Springer
Research on immune function in evolutionary ecology has frequently focused on avian
ectoparasites (eg, mites and lice). However, host immunogenetics involved with bird …
ectoparasites (eg, mites and lice). However, host immunogenetics involved with bird …
The influence of MHC and immunoglobulins A and E on host resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep
CY Lee, KA Munyard, K Gregg… - Journal of …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Gastrointestinal nematode parasites in farmed animals are of particular importance due to
their effects on production. In Australia, it is estimated that the direct and indirect effects of …
their effects on production. In Australia, it is estimated that the direct and indirect effects of …
The dynamic influence of genetic variation on the susceptibility of sheep to gastrointestinal nematode infection
MJ Stear, L Fitton, GT Innocent… - Journal of the …, 2007 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The interaction between sheep and the nematode Teladorsagia circumcincta is one of the
best understood of all host–parasite interactions. Following infection, there is considerable …
best understood of all host–parasite interactions. Following infection, there is considerable …