Abstract:Several different tick species are known to infest horses. Aside from causing serious health and welfare issues, including anaemia, ill thrift, and immunosuppression, ticks can transmit a variety of important, sometimes zoonotic, pathogens. The successful prevention and treatment of tick infestations have been described, but the information is scarce and, in many instances, anecdotal. Here we describe a practical and affordable prevention of tick infestation by using abamectin‐impregnated cattle ear tags affix… Show more
“…In this pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study , Arno Werners and co‐workers in Grenada and the USA described a practical and affordable prevention of tick infestation by using abamectin‐impregnated cattle ear tags affixed to a safety collar .…”
“…In this pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study , Arno Werners and co‐workers in Grenada and the USA described a practical and affordable prevention of tick infestation by using abamectin‐impregnated cattle ear tags affixed to a safety collar .…”
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