Abstract

Disease caused by gastrointestinal (GI) nematodes is arguably one of the most important health constraints affecting productivity in small ruminants. This is of particular importance for many tropical and subtropical countries where goats play a vital role in the agricultural economies. Anthelmintic resistance is an important component of the losses attributable to parasitoses, unfortunately there is ample evidence that it is more common in goats than in other farmed ruminants. The increased prevalence of anthelmintic resistance in goats can largely be explained by unique aspects of their pharmacology, immunology and behaviour, all of which we need to understand and make allowance for if we are to effectively and sustainably manage anthelmintic resistance in goats.

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