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An explicit immunogenetic model of gastrointestinal nematode infection in sheep.
Journal of the Royal Society, Interface - 6 Oct 2014
Prada Jiménez de Cisneros Joaquín, Stear Michael J, Mair Colette, Singleton Darran, Stefan Thorsten, Stear Abigail, Marion Glenn, Matthews Louise
Abstract excerpt
Gastrointestinal nematodes are a global cause of disease and death in humans, wildlife and livestock. Livestock infection has historically been controlled with anthelmintic drugs, but the development of resistance means that alternative controls are needed. The most promising alternatives are vaccination, nutritional supplementation and selective breeding, all of which act by enhancing the immune response....
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