The role of wild ruminants in the epidemiology of Nematodiasis in Kenya
1981
Allonby, E.W. (Veterinary Research Laboratories, Kabete (Kenya). UNDP/FAO Sheep and Goat Development Project)
On the basis of taxonomic criteria, it has been estimated that about 20-40% of the nematode species commonly recorded in wild ruminants are also found in domestic animals. It is difficult to assess the economic significance for domestic animals of nematodiasis in wild ruminants, since it is not known to what extent the wild ruminants contribute to overall pasture larval contamination. However, there is evidence to show that if "helminth-free" pastures could be produced, then the use of an irradiated larval vaccine as a means of immunological control could be feasible.
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