Gastrointestinal nematode parasitism is the most important disease affecting livestock
production systems in developing countries, particularly small ruminant production systems …

The control of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) is mainly based on the use of drugs, grazing
management, use of copper oxide wire particles and bioactive forages. Resistance to …

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infection is the main health constraint for small ruminant
production, causing loss of weight and/or death. Red Maasai sheep have adapted to a …

Haemonchus contortus appears to be the most economically important helminth parasite for
small ruminant production in many regions of the world. The two sheep breeds native to the …

Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections have negative impacts on animal health, welfare
and production. Information from molecular studies can highlight the underlying genetic …

Background Persistence of gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infection and the related control
methods have major impacts on the sheep industry worldwide. Based on the information …

Genetic rescue is a management intervention whereby a small population is supplemented
with individuals from other populations in an attempt to reverse the effects of inbreeding and …

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) can be a major constraint and global challenge to the
sheep industry. These nematodes infect the small intestine and abomasum of grazing …

Gastrointestinal nematodes are one of the main health issues in sheep breeding. To identify
loci affecting the resistance to Haemonchus contortus, a genome scan was carried out using …

Genetic markers for sheep resistance to gastrointestinal parasites have long been sought by
the livestock industry as a way to select more resistant individuals and to help farmers …