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Sustainable Approaches to Parasite Control in Ruminant Livestock
Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice (01-03-2020)“…It is increasingly difficult to manage and control gastrointestinal nematode parasites in pasture-based ruminant livestock operations because of the high…”
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Wild bees respond differently to sampling traps with vanes of different colors and light reflectivity in a livestock pasture ecosystem
Published in Scientific reports (13-06-2022)“…Wild bees are important pollinators and monitoring their abundance and diversity is necessary to develop conservation protocols. It is imperative to understand…”
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Whole genome structural analysis of Caribbean hair sheep reveals quantitative link to West African ancestry
Published in PloS one (29-06-2017)“…Hair sheep of Caribbean origin have become an important part of the U.S. sheep industry. Their lack of wool eliminates a number of health concerns and…”
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Sheep grazing influences the abundance, diversity, and community composition of wild bees and other insects in livestock pastures
Published in Ecological indicators (01-05-2024)“…[Display omitted] •Livestock pastures support diverse communities of wild bees and other insects.•Sheep grazing affects the diversity and community of wild…”
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Clustering climate and management practices to define environmental challenges affecting gastrointestinal parasitism in Katahdin sheep
Published in Journal of animal science (03-01-2023)“…Abstract Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) negatively affect the performance and well-being of sheep. Due to anthelmintic resistance, GIN are difficult to…”
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Genotype by environment interaction and heteroscedasticity influence the expression of parasite resistance in Katahdin sheep
Published in Journal of animal science (03-01-2023)“…Abstract Increasingly, sheep producers are choosing breeds that express resistance to gastrointestinal parasites due to reduced efficacy of anthelminthic…”
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Genetic parameters for ewe reproductive performance and peri-parturient fecal egg counts and their genetic relationships with lamb body weights and fecal egg counts in Katahdin sheep
Published in Journal of animal science (04-05-2018)“…Abstract This study estimated genetic parameters for ewe reproductive traits [number of lambs born (NLB) and weaned (NLW) per ewe lambing] and fecal egg counts…”
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Quebracho tannins aid in the control of Eimeria spp. and gastrointestinal nematodes in lambs and goat kids
Published in Veterinary parasitology (01-12-2020)“…•Quebracho tannins minimized fecal oocyst excretion in lambs and kids.•Feeding quebracho failed to reduce signs of coccidiosis (dag and fecal scores).•Dietary…”
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Genetic diversity of United States Rambouillet, Katahdin and Dorper sheep
Published in Genetics selection evolution (Paris) (30-07-2024)“…Managing genetic diversity is critically important for maintaining species fitness. Excessive homozygosity caused by the loss of genetic diversity can have…”
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Pedigree diversity and implications for genetic selection of Katahdin sheep
Published in Journal of animal breeding and genetics (1986) (01-05-2024)“…The Katahdin hair breed gained popularity in the United States as low input and prolific, with a propensity to exhibit parasite resistance. With the…”
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Soil microbial diversity in organic and non-organic pasture systems
Published in PeerJ (San Francisco, CA) (22-04-2021)“…Understanding the effects of organic pasture management on the soil microbiome is important for sustainable forage production since soil microbiome diversity…”
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Variants Within Genes EDIL3 and ADGRB3 are Associated With Divergent Fecal Egg Counts in Katahdin Sheep at Weaning
Published in Frontiers in genetics (10-03-2022)“…Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) pose a severe threat to sheep production worldwide. Anthelmintic drug resistance coupled with growing concern regarding…”
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Prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on sheep and goat farms in the southeastern United States
Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (15-12-2008)“…Objective--To determine prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on sheep and goat farms in the southeastern United States. Design--Cross-sectional study…”
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Experiences with integrated concepts for the control of Haemonchus contortus in sheep and goats in the United States
Published in Veterinary parasitology (04-05-2012)“…The generally warm, moist environmental conditions in the southern United States (U.S.) are ideal for survival and growth of the egg and larval stages of…”
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Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Effects on Lamb Fecal Egg Count Estimated Breeding Values in Progeny-Tested Katahdin Sires
Published in Frontiers in genetics (03-05-2022)“…Estimated breeding values (EBV) for fecal egg counts (FEC) at 42-90 days of age (WFEC) and 91-150 days of age (PFEC) for 84 progeny-tested Katahdin sires were…”
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Color of Pan Trap Influences Sampling of Bees in Livestock Pasture Ecosystem
Published in Biology (Basel, Switzerland) (19-05-2021)“…The decline in insect pollinators has increased the importance of accurately monitoring pollinator diversity and abundance over time. Sampling techniques…”
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Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Affects Rumen Microbiota in Grazing Ewes at Gestation and Lactation
Published in Frontiers in veterinary science (14-10-2020)“…Tall fescue ( Schedonorus arundinaceus ) is a cool-season perennial grass that is widely used as a forage for many livestock species including sheep. An…”
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Facts about Sunn Hemp Toxicity
Published in Crop science (01-07-2012)“…Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.) is an annual plant widely grown in the tropics. The genus Crotalaria includes some species known to be toxic to animals…”
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Current and future trends in managing internal parasites in forage-based livestock
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Harvest regimen changes sericea lespedeza condensed tannin, fiber and protein concentrations
Published in Grassland science (01-04-2018)“…Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata [Dumont de Courset] G. Don.; SL) is a perennial, warm‐season legume containing condensed tannins (CT) that can play…”
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