Genetic parameters for resistance to Haemonchus contortus in Merino sheep in South Africa

Resistance to natural infections of Haemonchus contortus (wireworm) was studied in Merino sheep. From February 1995 to July 1996 data were collected from the OTK Merino Stud on the farm Wildebeesfontein near Hendrina in Mpumalanga province. From March 1998 to January 2000 another Merino flock at Ire...

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Main Authors: S.W. Nieuwoudt, H.E. Theron, L.P. Kruger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2002-07-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/540