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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) is a disease complex associated with a number of nematode species (mostly [[strongyles]]), either singly or in combination. It is characterised by diarrhoea, less than optimum productivity (sub-clinical disease), seasonal appearance and hypoalbuminaemia.

Parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) is a disease complex associated with a number of nematode species (mostly [[strongyles]]), either singly or in combination. It is characterised by diarrhoea, less than optimum productivity (sub-clinical disease), seasonal appearance and hypoalbuminaemia.

Tannin-Rich Forages are a new thinking into worm control. Condensed tannins, found in clover, lucerne, trefoil, etc. protect plants against microbial and parasitic attack and have recently been found to protect dietary protein against rumen breakdown and they posses some anthelmintic activity. To date, trials investigating the anthelmintic activity of tannin-rich forages have shown variable results between studies; faecal worm egg output was reduced in most studies and worm numbers in some. Clearly, further research is required, though such forages do offer potential as a long-term epidemiological tool and may reduce farmers' dependence on anthelmintics.  

Tannin-Rich Forages are a new thinking into worm control. Condensed tannins, found in clover, lucerne, trefoil, etc. protect plants against microbial and parasitic attack and have recently been found to protect dietary protein against rumen breakdown and they posses some anthelmintic activity. To date, trials investigating the anthelmintic activity of tannin-rich forages have shown variable results between studies; faecal worm egg output was reduced in most studies and worm numbers in some. Clearly, further research is required, though such forages do offer potential as a long-term epidemiological tool and may reduce farmers' dependence on anthelmintics.  

== References ==  

== References ==  

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[[Category:Expert_Review - Farm Animal]]

[[Category:Expert_Review - Farm Animal]]

[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]][[Category:Intestine_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]

[[Category:Stomach_and_Abomasum_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]][[Category:Intestine_-_Inflammatory_Pathology]]

[[Category:Stomach Diseases - Horse]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Cattle]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Sheep]]

[[Category:Stomach Diseases - Horse]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Cattle]][[Category:Gastric Diseases - Sheep]]

[[Category:Small Intestinal Diseases - Horse]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Cattle]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Sheep]]

[[Category:Small Intestinal Diseases - Horse]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Cattle]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Sheep]]