The unique resistance and resilience of the Nigerian West African Dwarf goat to gastrointestinal nematode infections

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>West African Dwarf (WAD) goats serve an important role in the rural village economy of West Africa, especially among small-holder livestock owners. They have been shown to be trypanotolerant and to resist infections with <it>Ha...

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Main Authors: Chiejina Samuel N, Behnke Jerzy M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/12