Efficacy of fipronil/(S)-methoprene/eprinomectin/praziquantel (Broadline^®) against Thelazia callipaeda in naturally infected cats.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present clinical field trial was conducted to assess the efficacy of a broad-spectrum parasiticide spot-on formulation containing eprinomectin (Broadline^®) against Thelazia callipaeda eyeworm in naturally infected cats.

Methods

Fifteen privately owned cats harboring at least one live adult T. callipaeda were included in the study. Cats were randomly allocated to an untreated control group of seven cats or to a Broadline^®-treated group of eight cats. Cats were treated on Day 0; ocular examinations were performed at inclusion and on Days 7 and 14; eyeworms were recovered and counted on Day 14. The primary efficacy assessment was based on group comparison of number of T. callipaeda on Day 14.

Results

Seven days after treatment, six of

SUBMITTER: Zanet S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8442459 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature