Classification of FAMACHA© Scores with Support Vector Machine Algorithm from Body Condition Score and Hematological Parameters in Pelibuey Sheep [PDF]
AnimalsThe aim of this study is to evaluate the model performance in the classification of FAMACHA© scores using Support Vector Machines (SVMs) with a focus on the estimation of the FAMACHA© scoring system used for early diagnosis and treatment management of ...
Oswaldo Margarito Torres-Chable +14 more
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Radiofrequency Wave Sensing for Rapid Animal Health Monitoring: A Proof-of-Concept Study [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesAnemia caused by gastrointestinal parasitism is a major constraint to small ruminant productivity, particularly in low-resource production systems where diagnostic tools and veterinary access are limited, with use of FAMACHA as a biological reference ...
Aftab Siddique +8 more
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Genetic parameters for worm resistance in Santa Inês sheep using the Bayesian animal model [PDF]
Animal Bioscience, 2021 Objective The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic parameters for worm resistance (WR) and associated characteristics, using the linear-threshold animal model via Bayesian inference in single- and multiple-trait analyses. Methods Data were
Francelino Neiva Rodrigues +4 more
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Anthelmintic resistance and prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes infecting sheep in Limpopo Province, South Africa [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2021 Background and Aim: Previous studies recorded the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) in Limpopo Province. However, the studies did not address the seasonal patterns of infection and did not cover all districts of Limpopo Province, namely ...
Morutse Mphahlele +4 more
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Breeding options for nematode resistance in Lacaune dairy sheep
Animal, 2023 Due to progressing anthelmintic resistance of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN), supportive measures are needed to control these parasites. In sheep, it has been shown that selection towards an increased nematode resistance is feasible and that faecal egg
S. Werne +3 more
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Utilização do método Famacha© como auxílio no controle de verminose em ovinos
Pubvet, 2022 Considerando os desafios diários enfrentados na produção de ovinos atualmente no Brasil, os parasitas gastrointestinais trazem impactos significativos na produção.
Viviana Aparecida de Oliveira Diniz +5 more
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FAMACHA©: Predictive value for control of Haemochus sp. in sheep from Brazilian Cerrado
Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 2021 This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of FAMACHA© method, correlating with packed cell volume (PCV) and egg count (FEC), as well as to evaluate the clinical signs of Haemonchus sp. infection in sheep from Brazilian Cerrado.
Roberta Tavares Moreira +4 more
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Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2010 O objetivo deste estudo foi observar a eficácia do método Famacha no diagnóstico clínico individual de haemoncose em ovinos provenientes do Sudoeste de Minas Gerais. Cinquenta ovelhas mestiças Santa Inês foram avaliadas durante 5 meses quanto à coloração
Diana Cuglovici Abrão +3 more
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Animals, 2023 Gastrointestinal nematodes, most notably trichostrongylids, are known to cause significant losses in sheep production. Previous studies have shown that monitoring parameters (e.g., FAMACHA©, BCS, dag score) change with increasing egg excretion.
Floriana Sajovitz +8 more
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PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL NEMATODES AND ITS SUSCEPTIBILITY FOR DIFFERENT ANTHELMINTICS IN GRAZING SHEEP IN BENI-SUEF PROVINCE, [PDF]
Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal, 2016 This study aimed to detect the prevalence and susceptibility of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIT) against three major anthelmintic drugs. Therefore, a total of 1217 sheep from ten grazing flocks was examined for the detection of gastrointestinal parasites.
ASMAA FATHY NOAMAN +3 more
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