Genetic Selection for Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Meat Goats and Hair Sheep through a Performance Test with Artificial Infection of <i>Haemonchus contortus</i>

Genetic Selection for Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Meat Goats and Hair Sheep through a Performance Test with Artificial Infection of <i>Haemonchus contortus</i>

Internal parasitism has been the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in small ruminants in many areas such as the southcentral USA. Among the different approaches and management practices to cope with internal parasitism, genetic selection for internal parasite resistance is recognized as one w...

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Main Authors: Yoko Tsukahara, Terry A. Gipson, Steven P. Hart, Lionel Dawson, Zaisen Wang, Ryszard Puchala, Tilahun Sahlu, Arthur L. Goetsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
genetic selection
<i>Haemonchus contortus</i>
hair sheep
meat goats
genetic parameters
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1902

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