Detection and semi-quantification of Strongylus vulgaris DNA in equine faeces by real-time quantitative PCR

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Strongylus vulgaris is an important strongyle nematode with high pathogenic potential infecting horses world-wide. Several decades of intensive anthelminitic use has virtually eliminated clinical disease caused by S. vulgaris, but has also causes high levels of anthelmintic resistance in equine small  strongyle  (cyathostomin) nematodes.
Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal for Parasitology
Volume38
Issue number3-4
Pages (from-to)443-453
Number of pages11
ISSN0020-7519
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

    Research areas

  • Former LIFE faculty - Strongylus; Real-time PCR; TaqMa; Quantification; Horse; Diagnosis

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