Table 1 Growth and parasitology parameters between parasite-resistant or susceptible cattle.

(Low-EPG)

(High-EPG)

During grazing period:

   EPG (weekly mean)

8.8 ± 1.6*

31.3 ± 10.4

   Weight gain (lb)

159.0 ± 32.8*

92.1 ± 20.4

   Hip height gain (cM)

8.26 ± 1.10

6.35 ± 2.54

   Pepsinogen (mU)

689.0 ± 20.0

672.5 ± 230.0

Post experimental infection:

   Worm count

5200 ± 3191

5923 ± 3203

Mean ± SD (N = 3)

*P < 0.05