Anthelmintic resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes of alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) can cause significant economic losses in alpacas due to lowered production of fibre and meat. Although no anthelmintics are registered for use in alpacas, various classes of anthelmintics are frequently used to control parasitic gastroenteritis in alpacas in Australia and other countries. Very little is known about the current worm control practices as well as the efficacy of anthelmintics used against common GINs of alpacas. This study aimed to assess the existing worm control practices used by Australian alpaca farmers and to quantify the efficacy of commonly used anthelmintics against GINs of alpacas.

Methods

An online questionnaire survey was conducted to assess current worm control practices on 97 Australian alpaca farms, wit

SUBMITTER: Rashid MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6031175 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature