Abstract
Cross-protective immunity between the nematode parasites, Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus colubriformis, was examined in sheep vaccinated with irradiated larvae of either species. Secondary immunological responsiveness stimulated in this manner protected only against challenge infection with the species used for vaccination. Significant cross-protective immunity was not observed. Titres of serum antibody to an extract of adult but not infective larval T. colubriformis reflected the specificity for protective immunity. Immediate hypersensitivity skin reactions to nematode extracts did not reflect the antigen-specificity for protective immunity.
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