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A Study of the Gastro-intestinal Worm Burden in Grazing Ewes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

R. G. Bruce  and
J. B. Owen
R. G. Bruce
Affiliation:
Molteno Institute, University of Cambridge and School of Agriculture, University of Cambridge
J. B. Owen
Affiliation:
Molteno Institute, University of Cambridge and School of Agriculture, University of Cambridge
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The worm burden in grazing ewes was studied. Analysis of the results showed that correcting worm egg counts (e.p.g. fresh faeces) for variations in faecal D.M. content and in total faeces output is not of any great benefit unless precise information is available.

Data are also presented which suggest that under normal circumstances variations in the sub-clinical worm burden of adult grazing ewes are not related to any variations in food intake.

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Research Article
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 40 , Issue 3-4 , September 1966 , pp. 285 - 290
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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