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Analysis of putative resistance gene loci in UK field populations of Haemonchus contortus after 6years of macrocyclic lactone use.
International journal for parasitology - 1 Sept 2016
Laing Roz, Maitland Kirsty, Lecová Lenka, Skuce Philip J, Tait Andy, Devaney Eileen
Abstract excerpt
Sheep farmers in the UK rely on strategic anthelmintic use to treat and control gastrointestinal roundworms in their flocks. However, resistance to these drugs is now widespread and threatens the sustainability of sheep production. The mechanisms underlying resistance to the most commonly used class, the macrocyclic lactones, are not known and sensitive diagnostic tools based on molecular markers are not...
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