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Gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and cattle : biology and control / Ian Sutherland, Ian Scott ; foreword by James Armour.
Veterinary: du Pont Library (New Bolton) SF810.N4 S88 2010
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Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) SF810.N4 S88 2010
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Sutherland, Ian, 1962-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sheep--Parasites.
- Sheep.
- Cattle--Parasites.
- Cattle.
- Nematodes.
- Nematode Infections--veterinary.
- Cattle Diseases.
- Gastrointestinal Diseases--veterinary.
- Sheep Diseases.
- Medical Subjects:
- Nematode Infections--veterinary.
- Cattle Diseases.
- Gastrointestinal Diseases--veterinary.
- Sheep Diseases.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 242 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.
- Summary:
- A unique resource for all those interested in the impact of worms on livestock, the anthelmintics used to get rid of them and the emerging problem of anthelmintic resistance. This book provides an over-arching view of past, present and suggested future strategies for control of gastrointestinal nematode parasites in sheep and cattle.
- The book begins with descriptions of the biology of gastrointestinal nematodes, the harm they cause to the host-and their economic impact. The main body of the book deals with the control of worms, focusing on the use of anthelmintic drenches. The relationship between drenching practices and the development of drug resistance is discussed, as well as resistance management. The authors also break new ground by discussing alternative options for worm, control, including: nutritional interventions, biological control, breeding for desirable genetics and artificially improving immunity to infection. They also offer useful recommendations for program development.
- Essential reading for those with a vested interest in parasitism and the development of sustainable parasite control programs, including parasitologists, animal scientists, veterinarians, and those involved in governmental programmes or pharmaceutical development.
- Contents:
- Nematode parasites
- Pathophysiology of nematode infections
- Epidemiology of gastrointestinal nematodes in grazing ruminants
- The principles of gastrointestinal nematode control
- Anthelmintics
- Anthelmintic resistance
- Drenching and resistance
- Worm control and resistance management
- "Non-chemical" control options
- Nutrition and parasitism
- Animal genetics and parasitism
- The immune response to parasites.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781405185820
- 1405185821
- OCLC:
- 370605476
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