Parasitic Helminths in Ruminants: The Genomics, Molecular Characterization, and Drug Resistance
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics of parasitic helminths in ruminants
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic helminths in ruminants represent a significant challenge to global livestock production, causing substantial economic losses through reduced productivity and health issues. These parasites, such as hepatic flukes, gastrointestinal nematodes, and tapeworms, are prevalent in grazing cattle, sheep, and goats. They impact animal welfare and can lead to severe diseases and even death.
The management of parasitic helminths in ruminants is moving towards a more integrated and sustainable model. Focusing on the study of the genomics, molecular characterization, and drug resistance of these helminths can facilitate a deeper understanding of their biology, identify genetic markers associated with anthelmintic resistance, and develop novel control strategies, thereby mitigating the impact of these helminths on livestock health and productivity.
In this Special Issue, we aimed to show the most recent research and developments in the genomics, molecular characterization, and drug resistance of parasitic helminths in ruminants. We welcome both original research papers and reviews dealing with the topic.
Dr. Junfeng Gao
Dr. Qiaocheng Chang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- helminths
- ruminants
- genomics
- molecular characterization
- drug resistance
- epidemiology
- molecular mechanism
- diagnosis
- treatment
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