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Future technologies for control of nematodes of sheep

Authors: Shoemaker CB, Hein WR, Heath ACG
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 49, Issue 6, pp 247-251, Dec 2001
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Immune system/immunology, Molecular biology/medicine, Nematode, Parasite control, Parasites - internal, Vaccination
Article class: Review Article

Abstract: New approaches to nematode control in sheep are urgently needed as anthelmintic drench resistance becomes ever more widespread among worm populations. Here we briefly describe and assess a number of new technologies which will become increasingly important in anti-nematode control programmes in the future. These include vaccines, immunomodulants, strategic grazing practices, the use of biological agents to destroy nematode larvae, biological anthelmintics and targeted silencing of genes regulating nematode development.
KEY WORDS: Nematode control, vaccines, biological agents, peptide anthelmintics, gene silencing.

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