An improved technique for the incubation of nematode eggs in faeces
1967
Bucknor, A.J.E., Animal Research Institute (Ghana Academy of Sciences), Achimota
The culturing of faecal samples contaminated with nematode eggs has been the regular technique for producing large numbers of nematode larvae for larval studies. However, methods already in use were found unsatisfactory for the in vitro studies of the factors affecting exsheathment of the infective larvae of the sheep stomach worm, Haemonchus contortus, one of the most important parasites of sheep and other ruminants.An improved technique for the incubation of nematode eggs in faeces is described. The new technique eliminates the disadvantages of older methods, such as the time-consuming weighing and measurement of faecal samples and liquid media. The new technique also produces large numbers of vigorous larvae, in clean aqueous suspension. The larvae live longer, and respond consistently to different treatments. The method is simple, time-saving and yields consistent results.
Show more [+] Less [-]AGROVOC Keywords
Bibliographic information
This bibliographic record has been provided by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Institute for Scientific and Technological Information