Slowing the spread of anthelmintic resistant nematodes of sheep and goats in the United Kingdom
Coles, G.C.; Roush, R.T.
Veterinary Record 130(23): 505-510
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4900 PMID: 1641966 Document Number: 398661
Anthelmintic resistant nematodes pose an increasing threat to animal welfare and lamb production on lowland sheep farms in the UK. Based on published information on anthelmintic resistance in nematodes and insecticide resistance in arthropods, 7 recommendations are made for reducing the development and spread of anthelmintic resistant nematodes. The 2 most important are probably to prevent the introduction of resistant worms through the purchase of stock and to reduce the reliance on frequent anthelmintic treatments by using epidemiological principles of nematode control.