Método Famacha como parâmetro clínico individual de infecção por Haemonchus contortus em pequenos ruminantes

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Molento, Marcelo Beltrão Tasca, Cláudio Gallo, A. Ferreira, Márcio Augusto Bononi, Ronaldo Stecca, Evandro
Copyright Year	2004
Abstract	The objective of this research was to evaluate the Famacha method as an auxiliary strategy for the control of the parasite Haemonchus contortus in sheep and goats in Brazil. The main characteristic of this method is the identification of resistant and resilient animals within the flock, selecting animals that do not require drug treatment. Haematocrit levels and fecal eggs per gram (EPG) were measure as well as the clinical examination. At the end of the experiment a considerable decrease (75.6%) in antiparasitic drug usage was determined in sheep, when compared to the prophylactic control management, treating all flock in 30 days intervals in previous years. Although the Famacha guide is indicated to be used in goats, some particularities have to be observed to obtain better results. The Famacha method may be applicable in Brazil with the aim of reducing drug usage and prolonging its lifespan.
Starting Page	1139
Ending Page	1145
Page Count	7
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
DOI	10.1590/S0103-84782004000400027
Volume Number	34
Alternate Webpage(s)	http://www.scielo.br/pdf/cr/v34n4/a27v34n4.pdf
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-84782004000400027
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article