Phenotypic characterization of Tunisian sheep breeds for resistance to abomasal parasites

Abstract

The aim of this work is to study the genetic resistance of the Barbarine sheep to GIN infestation. This is a preliminary paper about the phenotypic measurements that were collected and compiled in a single phenotype database. Parasitological indicators were calculated and some risk factors were analysed. Correlations between haematological parameters and coproscopic results were also analysed.