The sheep farming has economic and sociocultural importance in semi-arid regions
worldwide. Of the total of 1.2 billion sheep in the world, 0.4 are found in semi-arid regions. In …

Sheep's milk and cheese represent unexplored reservoirs of microorganisms' genetic and
metabolic diversity. This study aimed to characterize the microbial communities of milk and …

A neosporose, causada pelo protozoário Neospora caninum, tem sido amplamente relatada
e discutida como uma das principais doenças associadas a problemas reprodutivos em …

Gastrointestinal parasites represent an important cause of reduced productivity of sheep
worldwide. As anthelmintic are still the main control tool for these parasites, this work …

The global decline in the wool market has increased the importance of sheep meat markets,
inducing changes in production systems, especially among family livestock farmers. In …

This study aimed to characterize 24 representative sheep production farms from five
mesoregions in the state of Paraná, Southern Brazil, so that economic and productive …

Eimeria infections are common in the sheep industry worldwide. Lambs are more
susceptible to coccidiosis, especially in stressful conditions, being infected by different …

Clostridium perfringens type A is the causative agent of gas gangrene and gastroenteric
(“yellow lamb disease”) disease in ruminants, with C. perfringens alpha toxin (CPA) being …

Since Brazil has the largest territory in South America and borders 10 other countries, rabies
control is strategic to prevent cross-border spread. However, prevention and control of …

The inclusion of trees in pastures have emerged in recent years due to the benefits they
generate towards livestock ecosystems. In the province of Chiloé, Chile, family farmers still …