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View article: Case Study: Influence of Climatic Condition on the Seasonal Trends of Gastrointestinal Nematode Infections in Sheep
Case Study: Influence of Climatic Condition on the Seasonal Trends of Gastrointestinal Nematode Infections in Sheep Open
Introduction Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) represent a major health challenge in grazing ruminants, significantly affecting animal productivity and farm sustainability [1]. The epidemiology of GIN infections is influenced by multiple f…
View article: A dedicated deep learning workflow for automatic Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi egg detection using the Kubic FLOTAC microscope
A dedicated deep learning workflow for automatic Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi egg detection using the Kubic FLOTAC microscope Open
Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi are trematodes with significant health and economic impacts on ruminant livestock farms. An effective and reliable diagnosis is essential to control their spread. To improve copromicroscopic diag…
View article: A novel <i>in vitro</i> repellent bioassay to evaluate the effect of wood vinegar against louse <i>Haematopinus tuberculatus</i>
A novel <i>in vitro</i> repellent bioassay to evaluate the effect of wood vinegar against louse <i>Haematopinus tuberculatus</i> Open
The water buffalo farm with intensive breeding techniques promotes the spread of lice ( Haematopinus tuberculatus ), leading to a reduction in meat and milk productions. Current control measures include the use of chemicals, which in the l…
View article: A case-control genome-wide association study of estimated breeding values for resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes in two local dairy sheep breeds
A case-control genome-wide association study of estimated breeding values for resistance to gastrointestinal nematodes in two local dairy sheep breeds Open
In sheep, gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) can cause disease, reduced feed intake, and nutritional deficiencies. To counteract GINs, anthelmintics are widely used although it is well known they may enter the environment impacting ecosyste…
View article: Automating parasite egg detection: insights from the first AI-KFM challenge
Automating parasite egg detection: insights from the first AI-KFM challenge Open
In the field of veterinary medicine, the detection of parasite eggs in the fecal samples of livestock animals represents one of the most challenging tasks, since their spread and diffusion may lead to severe clinical disease. Nowadays, the…
View article: Effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum) anthelmintic treatment on milk production in dairy sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes
Effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum) anthelmintic treatment on milk production in dairy sheep naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes Open
Anthelmintic drug resistance has proliferated across Europe in sheep gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs). Sheep welfare and health are adversely impacted by these phenomena, which also have an impact on productivity. Finding alternatives for…
View article: NEW EXTRACTION METHOD OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES USING THE BASIC FLOTAC AND THE MINI-FLOTAC TECHNIQUES
NEW EXTRACTION METHOD OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES USING THE BASIC FLOTAC AND THE MINI-FLOTAC TECHNIQUES Open
The FLOTAC basic technique is a recognised method used mainly in the veterinary field to extract parasites from the faeces of animals found in the stomach and intestine. This study is the first application of the FLOTAC and Mini-FLOTAC tec…
View article: In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) essential oil against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep
In vitro and in vivo anthelmintic efficacy of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) essential oil against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep Open
Nowadays, the exclusive use of commercial anthelmintics for the treatment of gastrointestinal nematode infections in ruminants is less sustainable due to anthelmintic resistance, as well as the problem of drug residues in animal products a…
View article: Comparison of Mini-FLOTAC, Flukefinder® and sedimentation techniques for detection and quantification of Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi eggs using spiked and naturally infected bovine faecal samples
Comparison of Mini-FLOTAC, Flukefinder® and sedimentation techniques for detection and quantification of Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi eggs using spiked and naturally infected bovine faecal samples Open
Background Fasciolosis ( Fasciola hepatica ) and paramphistomosis ( Calicophoron daubneyi ) are two important infections of livestock. Calicophoron daubneyi is the predominant Paramphistomidae species in Europe, and its prevalence has incr…
View article: Use of perennial plants in the fight against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep
Use of perennial plants in the fight against gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep Open
Background Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) are a serious problem in ruminant pastures worldwide. They generate production losses, from the point of view of both the food chain and animal mortality. This study provides preliminary results…
View article: A general framework to support cost-efficient fecal egg count methods and study design choices for large-scale STH deworming programs–monitoring of therapeutic drug efficacy as a case study
A general framework to support cost-efficient fecal egg count methods and study design choices for large-scale STH deworming programs–monitoring of therapeutic drug efficacy as a case study Open
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control programs currently lack evidence-based recommendations for cost-efficient survey designs for monitoring and evaluation. Here, we present a framework to provide evidence-based recommendatio…
View article: Do natural catastrophic events and exceptional climatic conditions also affect parasites?
Do natural catastrophic events and exceptional climatic conditions also affect parasites? Open
Parasites and parasitologists have always lived together in good and bad luck in a sort of forced marriage. In recent times bad luck certainly prevailed, because of increasing man-made emergencies such as wars, chemical disasters, but also…
View article: Efficacy of oral, topical and extended-release injectable formulations of moxidectin combined with doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis naturally infected dogs
Efficacy of oral, topical and extended-release injectable formulations of moxidectin combined with doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis naturally infected dogs Open
Background Several studies in both experimentally and naturally infected dogs have reported the adulticide effect of a combination of macrocyclic lactones and doxycycline against Dirofilaria immitis , showing that these protocols can be us…
View article: A general framework to support cost-efficient fecal egg count method and study design choices for large-scale STH deworming programs – monitoring of therapeutic drug efficacy as a case study
A general framework to support cost-efficient fecal egg count method and study design choices for large-scale STH deworming programs – monitoring of therapeutic drug efficacy as a case study Open
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control programs currently lack evidence-based recommendations for cost-efficient survey designs for monitoring and evaluation. Here, we present a framework to provide evidence-based recommendatio…
View article: Botanical Control of Parasites in Veterinary Medicine
Botanical Control of Parasites in Veterinary Medicine Open
Phytotherapy may be defined as the use of plants for the treatment of ailments and those represent a practice that dates since ancient times. It refers to the use of whole plants, their parts such as flowers, leaves, roots and seeds as wel…
View article: A Potential Anthelmintic Phytopharmacological Source of Origanum vulgare (L.) Essential Oil against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep
A Potential Anthelmintic Phytopharmacological Source of Origanum vulgare (L.) Essential Oil against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep Open
The development of anthelmintic resistance in sheep gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) requires novel strategies for the sustainable control of these parasites. This study aimed to evaluate the anthelmintic efficacy of the Origanum vulgare …
View article: Improving Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites Towards a Migrant-Friendly Health System
Improving Diagnosis of Intestinal Parasites Towards a Migrant-Friendly Health System Open
Purpose of Review This study describes the results obtained by the World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating centre (CC) for the diagnosis of intestinal helminths and protozoa (WHO CC ITA-116) during the first 2 years of its activity o…
View article: The spatial distribution of cystic echinococcosis in Italian ruminant farms from routine surveillance data
The spatial distribution of cystic echinococcosis in Italian ruminant farms from routine surveillance data Open
Introduction Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic parasite caused by the cestode Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) which predominantly affects livestock. The disease is endemic in central-southern and insular Italy, with CE par…
View article: Efficacy of oral, topical and extended-release injectable formulations of moxidectin combined with doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis-naturally infected dogs
Efficacy of oral, topical and extended-release injectable formulations of moxidectin combined with doxycycline in Dirofilaria immitis-naturally infected dogs Open
Background Several studies in both experimentally and naturally infected dogs have reported the adulticide effect of a combination of macrocyclic lactones and doxycycline against Dirofilaria immitis , showing that these protocols can be us…
View article: Potential New Therapeutic Approaches Based on Punica granatum Fruits Compared to Synthetic Anthelmintics for the Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep
Potential New Therapeutic Approaches Based on Punica granatum Fruits Compared to Synthetic Anthelmintics for the Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep Open
Parasites, in particular, gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) represent one of the main burdens affecting small ruminant farming and pose a serious threat to their health, welfare, productivity, and reproduction. The correct management of an…
View article: The FLOTAC basic technique as a new extraction method for root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) from soil and roots
The FLOTAC basic technique as a new extraction method for root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) from soil and roots Open
FLOTAC Techniques have been widely acknowledged as an effective method for the extraction of human and animal parasites. The present study is the first application of FLOTAC basic technique (FBT) for the extraction of phytoparasitic nemato…
View article: Single and Synergistic Effects of Fenbendazole and Metronidazole Against Subclinical Infection by Giardia duodenalis in Non-Human Primates in a Zoological Garden in Southern Italy
Single and Synergistic Effects of Fenbendazole and Metronidazole Against Subclinical Infection by Giardia duodenalis in Non-Human Primates in a Zoological Garden in Southern Italy Open
The aim of this study was to assess the single and synergistic effects of fenbendazole (Fenb) and metronidazole (Metro) for the treatment of Giardia duodenalis infection in different species of non-human primates (NHPs) housed in a zoologi…
View article: ANTIHELMINTIČKI POTENCIJAL ETARSKOG ULJA KORIJANDERA (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM L.) KOD OVACA
ANTIHELMINTIČKI POTENCIJAL ETARSKOG ULJA KORIJANDERA (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM L.) KOD OVACA Open
Razvoj antihelmintičke rezistencije kod gastrointestinalnih nematoda ovaca na komercijalne antihelmintike je doveo do ogromnih ekonomskih gubitaka u mnogim delovima sveta. Zbog toga se aktivno traga za novim održivim strategijama za kontro…
View article: ANTIHELMINTIC POTENTIAL OF CORIANDER ESSENTIAL OIL (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM L.) IN SHEEP
ANTIHELMINTIC POTENTIAL OF CORIANDER ESSENTIAL OIL (CORIANDRUM SATIVUM L.) IN SHEEP Open
The development of anthelmintic resistance in sheep gastrointestinal nematodes to commercial anthelmintics has led to enormous economic losses in many parts of the world. For this reason, new sustainable strategies for the control of these…
View article: Development of a droplet digital polymerase chain reaction tool for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii in meat samples
Development of a droplet digital polymerase chain reaction tool for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii in meat samples Open
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii . Infection in humans has usually been related to the consumption of raw, undercooked or cured meat. The aim of this study was to develop a droplet digi…
View article: Anthelmintic Properties of Essential Oils to Control Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep—In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Anthelmintic Properties of Essential Oils to Control Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Sheep—In Vitro and In Vivo Studies Open
Herbal products such as essential oils may play a promising role in the treatment of infections caused by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro potential of 11 essential oils (EOs) and one bi…
View article: Development of a public geographical information system-based website to follow the impact of control activities of soil-transmitted helminths in endemic countries
Development of a public geographical information system-based website to follow the impact of control activities of soil-transmitted helminths in endemic countries Open
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are among the most common neglected tropical diseases worldwide causing high morbidity and mortality rates in endemic areas. Preventive chemotherapy (PC) programmes and health education are recomm…
View article: Laboratory evidence that dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin combination abrogates <i>Leishmania infantum</i> transmissibility by sick dogs
Laboratory evidence that dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin combination abrogates <i>Leishmania infantum</i> transmissibility by sick dogs Open
Dogs are reservoir hosts of leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum and transmitted by phlebotomine vectors. The effect of dinotefuran, pyriproxyfen and permethrin spot‐on solution (Vectra®3D, Ceva Santé Animale, Libourne, France) on L…
View article: Occurrence of Babesia Species and Co-Infection with Hepatozoon canis in Symptomatic Dogs and in Their Ticks in Eastern Romania
Occurrence of Babesia Species and Co-Infection with Hepatozoon canis in Symptomatic Dogs and in Their Ticks in Eastern Romania Open
Although the distribution of Babesia spp. and Hepatozoon canis is well known in Romania, there is still a marked lack of information in many places of the country. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of these haemoparasites in s…
View article: Green Veterinary Pharmacology Applied to Parasite Control: Evaluation of Punica granatum, Artemisia campestris, Salix caprea Aqueous Macerates against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep
Green Veterinary Pharmacology Applied to Parasite Control: Evaluation of Punica granatum, Artemisia campestris, Salix caprea Aqueous Macerates against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Sheep Open
Resistance to anthelmintic drugs in gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) of sheep is of high concern for livestock production worldwide. In Calabria (southern Italy), many plants have been used in ethnoveterinary medicine for parasite control …