Variation in gut bacterial composition is associated with Haemonchus contortus parasite infection of sheep

Abstract Background One of the greatest impediments to global small ruminant production is infection with the gastrointestinal parasite, Haemonchus contortus. In recent years there has been considerable interest in the gut microbiota and its impact on health. Relatively little is known about interac...

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Main Authors: Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Mark Sandeman, Phil Rayment, Phillip Brook-Carter, Emily Scholes, Naga Kasinadhuni, David Piedrafita, Andrew R. Greenhill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-020-0021-3