Plants versus zombies intestinal worms

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McGaw, Lyndy Joy
Ondua, Moise
Sakong, B.M. (Bellonah Motshene)

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AgriConnect

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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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Ruminants, Haemonchus contortus, Abomasal mucosa, Blood-sucking parasite, Roundworms

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McGaw, L.J., Ondua, M. & Sakong, B.M. 2019, 'Plants versus zombies intestinal worms', Red Meat / Rooivleis, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 86-87.