Selection of resistant animals and host immunization have been proposed as alternative
methods for the control of gastrointestinal nematode parasites. However, a better knowledge of …

A total of 6440 female sheep from Burkina Faso were scored for seven body measurements
and four qualitative morphological traits. Sampling included the three main environmental …

Because of the demand for controlling livestock diets, two methods that characterize the DNA
of plants present in feces were developed. After DNA extraction from fecal samples, a short …

The immune responses to Haemonchus contortus were compared in studies in resistant
Barbados Black Belly (BBB) and susceptible INRA 401 (INRA) breeds of lambs. The cytokine …

Designing new structural materials, extending lifetimes and guarding against fracture in
service are among the preoccupations of engineers, and to deal with these they need to have …

Gastrointestinal nematodes are one of the main health issues in sheep breeding. To identify
loci affecting the resistance to Haemonchus contortus, a genome scan was carried out using …

A total of 10,147 female goats from Burkina Faso were scored for 7 body measures and 12
qualitative traits. Sampling included the three main environmental areas and goat breeds of …

Feeding costs represent one of the highest expenditures in animal production systems.
Breeding efficient animals that express their growth potential while eating less is therefore a …

General considerations specify the nature of materials, and their importance, in particular
regarding their mechanical properties. The main classes of materials derive from the atomic …

Exposure of anoestrous ewes to rams induces an increase in LH secretion, eventually leading
to ovulation. This technique therefore is an effective, low-cost and hormone-free way of …