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Population dynamics of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in sheep: model to predict the worm population over time as a function of infection rate and host age

Population dynamics of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in sheep: model to predict the worm population over time as a function of infection rate and host age

Authors :
E.H. Barnes
P.J. Waller
R.J. Dobson
A.D. Donald
Source :
International journal for parasitology. 20(3)
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

The developing immunity of sheep to Trichostrongylus colubriformis infections was described by a mathematical function. The rate of adult establishment was assumed to be a measure of the host's acquired immunity to this parasite. Prediction of establishment from infection rate and host age was used to estimate worm burden, worm rejection and arrested development.

Details

ISSN :
00207519
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International journal for parasitology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3fba4531fcc3f1dfba86f6119c21fec0