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F200Y polymorphism of the β-tubulin isotype 1 gene in Haemonchus contortus and sheep flock management practices related to anthelmintic resistance in eastern Amazon.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Aug 2016
Chagas Alexandre Moura, Sampaio Junior Francisco Dantas, Pacheco Adlilton, da Cunha Amanda Batista, Cruz Juliana Dos Santos, Scofield Alessandra, Góes-Cavalcante Gustavo
Abstract excerpt
The objective of the present study was to determine the frequency of the F200Y polymorphism in the β-tubulin isotype 1 gene of Haemonchus contortus from various sheep flocks in eastern Amazon, and to identify management practices that may favor the emergence of resistance to anthelmintic drugs in the same area. In total, 305 specimens of H. contortus were collected from sheep at 12 farms located in the state of...
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