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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the eprinomectin pour-on in naturally Oestrus ovis-infested sheep. To carry out this trial, 14 naturally infected sheep from the same flock were used. The animals were randomly distributed in three groups: group 1 (non-treated sheep), group 2 treated with 0.5 mg/kg bodyweight and group 3 treated with 1 mg/kg bodyweight of eprinomectin. The sheep were slaughtered 15 days after treatment and their heads were sectioned to count and identify larvae instar. The following results were obtained: Group 1: the average was 34 live and 0.75 dead larvae per sheep. Group 2: the efficacy of the eprinomectin was 83.5% against O. ovis group 3: the efficacy of the eprinomectin pour-on was 100%. Drug analysis was made to determine plasma eprinomectin concentration 9 days after treatment and the average concentrations in groups 2 and 3 were 1.23 and 3.04 ng/ml, respectively. The statistical study showed a significant difference between the efficacy and the dose used, and there was correlation between the plasma concentration of eprinomectin and the dose. The efficacy and easy application allow us to take into account this endectocide as an alternative method in the integral control of parasites in sheep.
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We acknowledge Merial Laboratorios S.A. for the funding of this trial.
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Habela, M., Moreno, A., Gragera-Slikker, A. et al. Efficacy of eprinomectin pour-on in naturally Oestrus ovis infested merino sheep in Extremadura, South-West Spain. Parasitol Res 99, 275–280 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-006-0161-8
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