Abstract:The lungworm Dictyocaulus viviparus is one of the most economically important bovine parasites in temperate climate regions. Following infection, D. viviparus induces a temporary protective immunity, and a vaccine based on attenuated, infective larvae is commercially available. However, due to several disadvantages of the live vaccine, the development of a recombinant subunit vaccine is highly desirable. Therefore, the major sperm protein (MSP), which is essential for the parasite’s reproduction, was tested as… Show more
“…They sustain the antibody response and thus indirectly improve the resistance of the animals against H. contortus. Springer et al concluded that although rMSP alone did not lead to significant reduction in worm reproduction, it might still prove useful as part of a multi-component vaccine due to synergistic or additive effects [ 8 ]. Management.…”
The damage caused by parasitic worms is related to delays in production, the cost of prophylactic and curative treatments and, in extreme cases, the death of animals [...]
“…They sustain the antibody response and thus indirectly improve the resistance of the animals against H. contortus. Springer et al concluded that although rMSP alone did not lead to significant reduction in worm reproduction, it might still prove useful as part of a multi-component vaccine due to synergistic or additive effects [ 8 ]. Management.…”
The damage caused by parasitic worms is related to delays in production, the cost of prophylactic and curative treatments and, in extreme cases, the death of animals [...]
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