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Sustainable control of gastrointestinal nematode parasites affecting sheep

Code: 9781838792695
Publication date: 25/09/2017
Extent: 14 pages

Contributions by: W. E. Pomroy, Massey University, New Zealand

Chapter synopsis: The threat of anthelmintic resistance has loomed over recommendations to control gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) in sheep for several decades, and in some regions GIN is threatening the sustainability of sheep farming. This chapter describes the current state of options to achieve sustainable control of GIN in sheep, covering general principles of worm control and methods specific to controlling GIN, including nematophagous fungi, condensed tannins, copper oxide wire particles and vaccines.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2016.0019.12
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) 3 General principles of worm control 4 GIN control programmes 5 Targeted treatments and targeted selective treatments 6 Selecting sheep for enhanced immunity to GIN 7 Nematophagous fungi 8 Utilising condensed tannins 9 Copper oxide wire particles 10 Vaccines 11 Conclusion and future trends 12 References

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