Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect garlic extract on modulation Galectin protein secretion in sheep blood. Dietary supplements can influence innate immunity. Garlic (Allium sativum) and its derivatives are eco-friendly non-antibiotic, growth-promoting dietary known modulate inflammation. Galectins (Gals) a family animal lectins that bind β-galactosides. Secreted Gal...

The potential economic benefits of combining tactical anthelmintic treatment for gastrointestinal nematodes and nutritional supplementation with urea-molasses blocks were examined in Boer goats raised under extensive grazing conditions in the summer rainfall area of South Africa. Eight groups of nine goats were monitored over a 12-month period from 1 October 2002 to 9 October 2003. Ad libitum n...

• Large scale study of FAMACHA© scores and gastrointestinal nematode burdens Malawian peri-urban goats. Conjunctival mucous membrane scoring as a method engagement in animal health management. score alone was poor index for targeted selective treatment nematodes. Combined age, body condition sensitive haemonchosis. Sustainable control haemonchosis will support livelihoods goat keepers. The worl...

The nutritional and production costs associated with the development of a competent immune response against nematode parasites is described, based on data from sheep. Anorexia and changes in metabolism are considered to be driven by the host immune response itself and the question is raised about the wisdom of seeking to strengthen immune responses by genetic selection. Several phases of the im...

This study was carried out with the cooperation of farmers owning communally grazed indigenous goats in southwestern KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, where farmers had identified poor reproductive performance in their herds as one of their major problems. The aim was to quantify the effects of 3 interventions and the interaction between these interventions on goat productivity and gastroin...