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Elsevier, Veterinary Parasitology, 1-2(208), p. 77-83, 2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2014.12.019

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Bovine fasciolosis: Control strategies based on the location of Galba truncatula habitats on farms

Journal article published in 2014 by Gabriela Knubben-Schweizer, Paul R. Torgerson
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Abstract

Infection of livestock with Fasciola hepatica is a worldwide, economically important and increasing problem. Even though, bovine fasciolosis can be a disease associated with particular regions, there are usually epidemiological issues on individual farms. For this reason, it is recommended to find the source of infection by examination of definite hosts and pastures on a farm. The following factors which promote the transmission of bovine fasciolosis are usually found: For each of these epidemiological situations an individual control strategy is advised. When a control strategy is tailored according to the specific epidemiology found on the individual farm, egg shedding and F. hepatica-seroprevalence can be reduced significantly. This approach can support the responsible use of the available flukicides.