RNA-seq of the nematode Ascaridia galli exposed to flubendazole against untreated control. RNA-seq of the nematode Ascaridia galli exposed to flubendazole against untreated control

The aim of this study was to investigate the response in gene expression before and after exposure to the Benzimidazoles drug flubendazole in adult female Ascaridia galli worms. The nematode Ascaridia galli (order Ascaridida) is an economically important intestinal parasite responsible for increased food consumption, reduced performance, and mortality in commercial poultry production. Parasite control relies on repeated use of dewormers (anthelmintics). Benzimidazoles are currently the only anthelmintic registered against A. galli in the EU and there is an obvious risk that overuse of one drug class may lead to resistance. The worms were collected from a commercial laying hen farms before and on day three during a treatment period of 7 days with flubendazole.