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Background<\/h5>\n

One of the most promising findings in the last 15 years in the search for alternative GIN parasite control has been the discovery that the consumption of specific forages containing condensed tannins (CT) has been effective in suppressing GIN infection in sheep and goats. Condensed tannins (CT), also called proanthocyanidins, are naturally occurring plant compounds that significantly affect the nutritional value of forage by forming complexes with proteins, carbohydrates and minerals.<\/p>\n

Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.<\/i>) has recently been identified as a promising CT forage well suited to Northeast growing conditions.\u00a0 It is a legume that minimizes bloat, improves protein uptake and has other environmental benefits in addition to possible anti-parasitic effects.\u00a0 Other promising CT legume forages include Sanfoin (more suited to western U.S.) and Sericea lespedeza (does not over-winter well in colder climates).<\/p>\n

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URI Research<\/h5>\n

URI is conducting research to evaluate Birdsfoot trefoil, and its potential anti-parasitic and nutritional effects in small ruminants.\u00a0 Visit current and recent projects on this topic.<\/p>\n

Sept. 2018 – Aug. 2021:\u00a0 USDA NIFA Organic Transitions Program<\/strong> project entitled, Overcoming barriers to transitioning small ruminants to organic production:\u00a0 Effects of feeding birdsfoot trefoil on parasite control, nutritional status & profitability<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Sept. 2012 – August 2017:\u00a0 USDA NIFA Organic Research and Extension Initiative<\/strong> project entitled, Forage-based Parasite Control in Sheep and Goats In the Northeast U.S.<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n

Lead URI researchers:<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0Rebecca Brown, Ph.D. – brownreb@uri.edu
\n<\/a>Dept. Plant Sciences and Entomology<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0Katherine Petersson, Ph.D. – kpetersson@uri.edu
\n<\/a><\/i>Dept. Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences<\/i><\/p>\n

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