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Naturally occurring variability in some phenotypic markers and correlates of haemonchotolerance in West African Dwarf goats in a subhumid zone of Nigeria.
Veterinary parasitology - 10 Oct 2006
Behnke J M, Chiejina S N, Musongong G A, Fakae B B, Ezeokonkwo R C, Nnadi P A, Ngongeh L A, Jean E N, Wakelin D
Abstract excerpt
West African Dwarf (WAD) goats of the Nigerian subhumid zone generally show strong resistance and resilience to Haemonchus contortus in laboratory experiments, although a relatively small proportion are susceptible to infection. Little is known about these extremes of response phenotype in nature. Therefore, a survey was carried out of gastrointestinal nematode infections in WAD goats, with emphasis on abomasal...
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