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Benzimidazole resistance in Trichostrongylus axei in sheep: long-term monitoring of affected sheep and genotypic evaluation of the parasite.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) - 1 Jan 2010
Palcy Chrystèle, Silvestre Anne, Sauve Christine, Cortet Jacques, Cabaret Jacques
Abstract excerpt
This is the first report of benzimidazole (BZ) resistance in the nematode Trichostrongylus axei in sheep. Trichostrongylus axei infects several species of herbivores including sheep, cattle and horses, and the emergence of anthelmintic resistance could lead to significant problems in its control. Benzimidazole resistance in two sheep flocks in central France was detected by post-treatment worm counts. The...
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