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Mahieu Maurice

Mahieu Maurice

Ingineer, phD (Grazing Systems in Humid Tropics - Integrated Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants)

My research subjects are :

  • Since 2000, I develop methods to the integrated management of gastrointestinal strongyles (GIS, mainly Haemonchus contortus and, to a lesser extent, Trichostrongylus  colubriformis) for small ruminant farming in humid tropics, by combining:Targeted Selective Treatments (Famacha®), cattle and small ruminant mixed grazing, design of rotational grazing according to strongyle epidemiology, use of genetically resistant breeds and selection of GIS-resistance traits, use of anthelmintic properties of locally available forages, and improvement of the nutrient balance of animals.
  • Since 2010, systematic control of chlordecone residues in cattle slaughter house have revealed some animals over the maximum residue threshold, resulting in seizing of the carcass and economical losses. I am involved in studies about the mechanisms of contamination and decontamination of the main animal species reared in the polluted areas (mainly banana crops during the 70's until the definitive ban of chlordecone in 1993)

My current projects are :

  • Participate in the ANR project INSSICCA (INnovative Strategies to establish Safe livestock rearing systems In Chlordecone Contaminated Areas), contamination mechanisms, toxicokinetics and method of decontamination in Caribbean livestock farms or backyards.
  • Participate in the métaprogramme GISA (integrated management of animal health)

My main skills are :

Publication date: 06 January 2017 | By: Mathieu Bonneau