[Is systematic vermifugation of small ruminants in Sahelo-Sudanian Africa against gastrointestinal nematodes still advisable?].
The different aspects of preventive treatments of gastro-intestinal nematodes of small ruminants in the Sahelo-Sudanian zones of Africa are discussed. A better understanding of the epidemiology, the natural development of immunity, the occurrence of anthelmintic resistance and of the socio-economic constraints is required before applying specific control measures for gastro-intestinal nematodes. Meanwhile, in small ruminants, curative rather than preventive treatments should be preconized.
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DEPF, Ministère de l'Elevage, Yaoundé, Cameroun.
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D000349:Africa; D000818:Animals; D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D012418:Ruminants / Q000469:parasitology*
D000969:Antinematodal Agents
Est-il encore opportun de préconiser la vermifugation systématique des petits ruminants d'Afrique sahélo-soudanienne contre les nématodes gastro-intestinaux?