Simple Summary Infection with Haemonchus contortus parasites (haemonchosis) is an
important cause of anaemia in sheep. Haemonchosis is a global problem, although sheep …

Gastrointestinal nematode infection represents a major threat to the health, welfare and
productivity of sheep populations worldwide. Infected lambs have a reduced ability to absorb …

Simple Summary Haemonchus contortus is the most pathogenic blood-feeding parasitic
nematode in sheep and goats, threatening animal welfare and causing tremendous …

Sheep are capable of develo** protective immunity to Haemonchus contortus through
repeated exposure to this parasite, although this immune protection is the result of a …

The gastrointestinal nematode parasite Haemonchus contortus (H. contortus) is a resident of
tropical and subtropical regions worldwide that imposes significant production losses …

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infection is the main health constraint for small ruminant
production, causing loss of weight and/or death. Red Maasai sheep have adapted to a …

Background Polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN) and eosinophil extracellular trap (ETs)
formation has recently been described as an important host effector mechanism against …

Granuloma formation is a key host immune response generated to confine invading
pathogens and limit extensive host damage. It consists of an accumulation of host immune …

Florida Native is a heritage sheep breed in the United States and expresses superior ability
to regulate gastrointestinal nematodes. The objective of the present study was to investigate …

The immune responses to Haemonchus contortus were compared in studies in resistant
Barbados Black Belly (BBB) and susceptible INRA 401 (INRA) breeds of lambs. The …