| 摘要 |
Provided is a method of selecting animals that are genetically resistant to one or more intestinal nematode worm infections, said method comprising the steps: (a) obtaining a sample of mucus from said animal; (b) testing the sample for the presence of an antibody specific against a surface antigen present on the third larval stage (L3) of said intestinal nematode worm; and (c) segregating and selecting animals that test positive for the antibody in step (b). Further provided are corresponding methods of diagnosing animals and diagnosis kits.
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