McGaw, Lyndy JoyOndua, MoiseSakong, B.M. (Bellonah Motshene)2019-09-192019-09-192019McGaw, L.J., Ondua, M. & Sakong, B.M. 2019, 'Plants versus zombies intestinal worms', Red Meat / Rooivleis, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 86-87.2078-7936http://hdl.handle.net/2263/71412The 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.en© AgriConnect. All Rights reserved.RuminantsHaemonchus contortusAbomasal mucosaBlood-sucking parasiteRoundwormsArticle