Latest developments in testing for equine helminths
Jacqueline Matthews,
Natalia Peczak,
Sarah Engeham
Abstract:Background: Helminths are found in most grazing horses. When high burdens occur, these worms can cause serious disease. Historically, the threat of parasite‐associated pathology led to control programmes that comprised regular all‐group anthelmintic treatments. Unfortunately, this approach encouraged selection for drug resistance, in particular, in cyathostomins. For over 25 years, parasitologists have recommended that prophylactic treatments be avoided and, instead, tests be applied to indicate which helminth… Show more
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