Ducks and the control of liver fluke in sheep

Hull, J. B.

doi:10.1136/vr.j4130

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“…Overall, different approaches to reduce deworming medication might become interesting tools in future especially for the growing number of organic farms, but also for commercial ones as resistance is spreading worldwide. These could be management strategies such as intensive rotational grazing, as discussed above, but also innovative approaches such as the supplementation of fungal spores against parasites [31] or the use of Indian runner ducks to reduce mollusks as intermediate hosts [32]. The selection and breed of resistant or resilient animals might be another approach [33].…”

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A Field Study on the Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Endoparasites in Beef Suckler Cow Herds in Germany

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Endoparasites are one of the major health issues in beef suckler cows and can cause economic losses. As studies on the parasitological status of beef suckler cow herds are rare, the aim of this study was to evaluate the status quo of the parasite burden in herds at four representative locations in Germany. Additionally, the farmers’ pasture management and deworming strategies were documented. Based on these data, the second aim of the study was to develop recommendations for improved deworming and pasture hygiene management. A total of 708 faecal samples were examined with parasitological routine methods. Results revealed Fasciola hepatica, gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN), Eimeria species (spp.), Moniezia spp. and Dictyocaulus viviparus as the most frequent findings. Clinical signs of parasitic diseases were not found during the farm visits. Statistical analyses showed a significant effect of the age status of the animal on the parasitological status in general. Due to the percentage of occurrence, detailed statistical analysis was performed for Eimeria, GIN and Fasciola hepatica, confirming the effect of age status. Assessing the parasitological status of beef suckler cows as routine procedure could help to establish an improved parasite-control management on a farm-individual basis.

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A Field Study on the Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Endoparasites in Beef Suckler Cow Herds in Germany

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“…The co-grazing of cattle of different ages could reduce exposure to liver flukes because of the lower egg shedding of older infected animals [ 10 ]. In addition, animals that feed on snails, such as ducks or terrestrial snails, could decrease the infection pressure by controlling the number of the intermediate hosts [ 6 , 11 , 12 ].…”

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A survey for antibodies against Fasciola hepatica in cattle and sheep in Finland indicates a low level of exposure

Gröning,

Oksanen,

Skrzypczak

et al. 2023

Acta Vet Scand

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Background Fasciolosis is a parasitic infection caused by the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica that can have a major economic impact on livestock industry. The prevalence of the disease has recently been increasing in many North European countries. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of antibody against F. hepatica in Finnish cattle herds and sheep flocks during 2019 by using a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Randomly selected bulk tank milk samples were obtained from 660 dairy herds. Blood samples were collected at slaughterhouses from 1944 suckler cows from 309 herds and from 1120 sheep from 95 flocks. Results Antibodies against F. hepatica were found in 0.45% (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.15–1.33) of the dairy herds and 0.97% (95% CI: 0.33–2.82) of the suckler cow herds. The seropositive herds were located in eastern and central Finland. None of the sampled sheep flocks tested had antibodies against F. hepatica (95% CI: 0–3.89). The results of the assays were compared with meat inspection data received from the slaughterhouses. All positive herds also had liver condemnations due to F. hepatica based on the meat inspection reports. Conclusions Compared to other North European countries, the prevalence of fasciolosis in Finland can be considered low, and according to meat inspection reports, there are no indications of the prevalence increasing in Finland.

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