Tannins represent one of the most abundant polyphenolic compounds in plants. Tannins
exist as a multitude of chemically unique entities in nature. The most commonly occurring …

Parasitic infections with gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) still represent a worldwide major
pathological threat associated with the outdoor production of various livestock species …

Parasitic infections with gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) represent a major pathological
threat associated with the outdoor production of various livestock species. Up to now, the …

Interactions between host nutrition and feeding behaviour are central to understanding the
pathophysiological consequences of infections of the digestive tract with parasitic …

This study aimed at (i) describing the effects of acetone–water extracts obtained from a
range of different plant materials, on the hatching process of Haemonchus contortus eggs …

The structural changes induced in adult Haemonchus contortus after in vitro and in vivo
contact with a tannin-rich (TR) plant, either tzalam (Lysiloma latisiliquum) or sainfoin …

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 …

Livestock production systems worldwide rely largely on conventional feedstuffs. The current
world food crisis highlights the need to improve the use of local resources for animal …

Plants containing condensed tannins (CTs) may hold promise as alternatives to synthetic
anthelmintic (AH) drugs for controlling gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs). However, the …

The generally warm, moist environmental conditions in the southern United States (US) are
ideal for survival and growth of the egg and larval stages of Haemonchus contortus and …