The use of <i>Lespedeza cuneata</i> for natural control of gastrointestinal nematodes in Merino sheep

The use of <i>Lespedeza cuneata</i> for natural control of gastrointestinal nematodes in Merino sheep

Lespedeza cuneata (poorman’s lucerne; sericea lespedeza), a tannin-rich perennial legume, was offered as hay to dry Merino ewes in a confined feeding experiment to evaluate the effect on the level of gastrointestinal parasite infection in sheep. Medicago sativa (a low tannin containing perennial leg...

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Main Authors: Erika A. van Zyl, Francien S. Botha, Kobus J.N. Eloff, Phumzile P. Msuntsha, Peter A. Oosthuizen, Cathy Stevens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2017-04-01
Series:Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Lespedeza cuneata
sericea lespedeza
gastrointestinal parasites
sheep
faecal egg counts
rectal temperature
Famacha©
Online Access:https://ojvr.org/index.php/ojvr/article/view/1259

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