Characterization of immune responses against gastrointestinal nematodes in weaned lambs grazing willow fodder blocks

Animal Feed Science and Technology

Volumn 155, Issue 2-4, 2010, Pages 99-110

  Ramirez Restrepo C A ^a   Pernthaner, A ^a   Barry, T N ^b   Lopez Villalobos N ^b   Shaw, R J ^a   Pomroy, W E ^b   Hein, W R ^a  

^a AGRESEARCH GRASSLANDS   (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Condensed tannins; Dryland farming systems; Gastrointestinal nematode parasites; Immune response; Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) white clover (Trifolium repens); Willow (Salix spp.) fodder blocks

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; HAEMONCHUS CONTORTUS; LOLIUM PERENNE; NEMATODA; OVIS ARIES; SALIX; TELADORSAGIA; TRIFOLIUM REPENS;

EID: 74849084611     PISSN: 03778401     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2009.10.006     Document Type: Article

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