Helminthiasis is one of the most important group of parasitic diseases in Indo-Pakistan subcontinent resulting in heavy production losses in livestock. A wide variety of anthelmintics is used for the treatment of helminths in animals. However, the development of resistance in helminths against commonly used anthelmintics have always been a challenge faced by the animal health care professionals...

Gastrointestinal nematode parasitism is an important cause of livestock disease, reduced productivity and welfare. In most cases, control of parasites is based on the use of anthelmintics or on the combination of anthelmintics and pasture management or recently, other alternatives to the use of chemicals. However, the frequent use of anthelmintics can select for resistant nematodes. Anthelminti...

background: among the infectious organisms of parasitic origin, gastrointestinal nematodes are very important as they have been reported worldwide. the main aim of the present research study to highlight the annual epidemiological contributing factors associated with the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes and their control in sheep. methods: a total 1200 faecal samples (100 per month) wer...