Article
A Th2 type of immune response is associated with increased resistance to Haemonchus contortus in naturally infected Gulf Coast Native lambs.
Veterinary parasitology - 7 Jul 2009
Shakya K P, Miller J E, Horohov D W
Abstract excerpt
Haemonchus contortus is one of the major nematode parasites causing substantial economic losses in small ruminant farming worldwide. Recently, effectiveness of anthelmintic treatment has decreased due to an increasing problem of nematode populations that have developed resistance to anthelmintics. Efforts to develop effective vaccines have had limited success. There are certain breeds of sheep that are relatively...
Topics
- Animals
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Haemonchiasis
- Haemonchus
- Immunity, Innate
- Sheep
- Sheep Diseases
- Time Factors