Simple Genetic-Selection Strategies to Manage the Barber Pole Worm

EW17-011 (project overview)
Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2017: $74,189.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2020
Grant Recipient: National Center for Appropriate Technology
Region: Western
State: Montana
Principal Investigator:
David Scott
Email
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Description:
Use of fecal egg counts, FAMACHA scoring, and NSIP Estimated Breeding Values to advance the genetics of your flock for Barber Pole Worm resistance.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Download file (PDF)
Author:
Dave Scott, NCAT
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
URL:
https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub-summaries/?pub=603
Ordering info:
Dave Scott
daves@ncat.org
NCAT
3040 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59702
(406) 533-6642
Publication/product ID: IP567
This product is associated with the project "Integrated Parasite Management: Train the Trainer"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.