LUKEŠOVÁ D., ŠOCH M., NOVÁK P., CERNOCKÝ A., FRAPPIER D.
Abstract
The activity of a praziquantel was evaluated against Anoplocephala
perfoliata in 32 naturally infected horses. Faecal samples from a number of
horses, suspected of harbouring tapeworms were examined for the presence of
tapeworm eggs using the centrifugation/flotation method.
Seven horses (21,87 %), mares and yearlings, were identified with tapeworm eggs
present in the faeces. All animals were treated intraorally with praziquantel
at dose 1,5 mg/kg. This is highly effective in eliminating Anoplocephala perfoliata
infections and all animals were cestode-free on 21.DPI (day post infection).
Toxicosis was not evident in any of the horses post treatment.
Up-to-date combinations, praziquantel and other macrocyclic lactons (ivermectin
or moxidectin), will make it possible to integrate tapeworm removal into overall
equine parasite control programs for treatment of nematodes, cestodes and bots
in equids.
Key words:
horses; tapeworm; praziquantel; Anoplocephala perfoliata