Plants versus zombies intestinal worms
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Authors
McGaw, Lyndy Joy
Ondua, Moise
Sakong, B.M. (Bellonah Motshene)
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AgriConnect
Abstract
The roundworm parasite
Haemonchus contortus,
also known as the barber's
pole worm or wireworm, is a
highly pathogenic nematode
afflicting ruminants. It is a
blood-sucking parasite that
attaches to the abomasal mucosa causing
anaemia, oedema, and death in heavily
infested sheep and goats.
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Keywords
Ruminants, Haemonchus contortus, Abomasal mucosa, Blood-sucking parasite, Roundworms
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
McGaw, L.J., Ondua, M. & Sakong, B.M. 2019, 'Plants versus zombies intestinal worms', Red Meat / Rooivleis, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 86-87.