Keywords

Sheep breeding, Genetic improvement, Genetic variation, Disease resistance, Helminths, Western Australia, Katanning

Disciplines

Genetics | Parasitology | Sheep and Goat Science

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0021-8618

Abstract

Sheep production os one of Western Australia's most important agricultural industries. However, it is faced with the serious threat of sheep worm populations becoming increasingly resistant to the available drenches.

Although it's not a 'quick fix' solution, part of the long term answer may be selection for sheep with greater resistance to worms.

Recommended Citation

Karlsson, John; Greeff, Johan; and Harris, Julia (1995) "Breeding sheep for worm resistance," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 36: No. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol36/iss2/6

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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Breeding sheep for worm resistance

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