Prospects for biological control of nematode parasites of ruminants
作者:
P.J. Waller,
期刊:
New Zealand Veterinary Journal
(Taylor Available online 1992)
卷期:
Volume 40,
issue 1
页码: 1-3
ISSN:0048-0169
年代: 1992
DOI:10.1080/00480169.1992.35687
出版商: Taylor & Francis Group
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Control of nematode parasites in ruminants is directed almost exclusively at the parasitic stage in the host using conventional anthelmintic therapy. However, to complete their life cycle, parasites have to develop through a series of free-living stages on pasture. It is within this environment that there is a vast range of cohabiting micro-organisms, some of which are known to infect or prey on nematodes. These include bacteria, protozoa, viruses and fungi. To date, most interest has been focused on those organisms producing chemical toxins which have been developed as anthelmintics, e.g.Streptomyces/avermectins. Yet the potential of predacious and nematoxic fungi and bacteria for the biological control of nematode parasites of livestock remains largely untapped. These organisms may well offer a cheaper and more sustainable approach to reducing the impact of parasitism in livestock.
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