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.
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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.
Item Type: | Journal Article |
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Publisher: | Elsevier BV |
Copyright: | © 2007 Elsevier B.V. |
URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/7898 |
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