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Integrated parasite management with special reference to gastro-intestinal nematodes

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Domestic animals are susceptible to a large number of parasitic diseases, which lead to severe economic losses to livestock industry. So, it is necessary to control parasitic infections in these animals. Control of these helminths is undertaken mostly by anthelmintics, but because of their widespread use there is development of resistance across the globe. However, total dependence on a single method of control has proved to be non-sustainable and cost ineffective in the long term. A combination of treatment and management is necessary to control parasitism so that it will not cause further economic losses to producer as well as to livestock industry. To become practically and ecologically sustainable, parasitic control schemes need to be based on integrated parasite management.

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    I. Maqbool, Z. A. Wani, R. A. Shahardar, I. M. Allaie & M. M. Shah

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Maqbool, I., Wani, Z.A., Shahardar, R.A. et al. Integrated parasite management with special reference to gastro-intestinal nematodes. J Parasit Dis 41, 1–8 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-016-0765-6

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