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

Dobson, R.J., Donald, A.D., Barnes, E.H. and Waller, P.J. (1990) Population dynamics of Trichostrongylus colubriformis in sheep: Model to predict the worm population over time as a function of infection rate and host age. International Journal for Parasitology, 20 (3). pp. 365-373.

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.