An economic appraisal of helminth parasites in sheep.
The economic effects of the common helminth parasites of sheep are described and the current methods of prophylaxis adopted by sheep farmers in the United Kingdom reviewed. More efficient prophylactic programmes are outlined and the economic benefit accruing from two programmes designed to control fascioliasis and parasitic gastroenteritis are presented in detail.
D000818:Animals; D004022:Dictyocaulus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D004467:Economics; D005211:Fascioliasis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal; D008989:Monieziasis / Q000517:prevention & control; D012756:Sheep / Q000254:growth & development; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D014252:Trichostrongyloidiasis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D006113:United Kingdom; D014935:Wool / Q000254:growth & development