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Controlling Bovine Liver Fluke Disease (BLFD)
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LFD is a chronic condition in cattle. The clinical signs are not easy to spot but it can
be a source of significant produc- tion losses.
The life cycle of the liver fl uke
is long and complex, taking several months compared with an average three weeks for most worms. It involves an intermediate host — the mud snail. The fl uke life cycle is closely linked to the biology of the snail and to climate conditions. It thrives in mild temperatures and humidity. According to experts, liver fl uke
is now widespread in the UK. The incidence risk has been even greater in 2012 because of the wet summer.
Treatment of Tapeworms in Cats and Dogs
raziquantel from Bayer Ani- mal Health kills mature and immature development stages of tapeworms in the intes- tine after a single treatment in cats and dogs.
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Within a few seconds of the tapeworm coming into contact with praziquantel, its interaction with phospholipids and proteins causes damage to the tegument. The infl ow of Ca+2ions results in an immediate contraction of the entire strobila. Moreover,
these changes lead to
a reduction of glucose intake and an accelerated depletion of energy reserves in the parasite. DRONCIT administered at the
recommended dose of 5 mg/kg has been shown to give reliable control of all intestinal growth stages of the following worms: Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Taenia ovis, Taenia hydatigena, Taenia pisiformis, Taenia taeniaeformis, Taenia multiceps, Dipylidium caninum, Joyeuxiella spp, and Mesocestoides spp.
The DRONCIT tablet can be
administered either directly or in meat or sausage.
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It will only increase if wet conditions continue throughout the rest of the winter.
BLFD is caused by Fasciola hepatica, the main species of UK liver fl uke. Adult fl uke live in the bile ducts in the liver and lay eggs that are disseminated through faeces. Mud snails then act as the intermediate host for the fl uke infective stage — metacercariae.
Cattle ingest metacercariae by grazing infected pastures and develop disease 8-12 weeks later. If conditions have been favourable to the development of the mud snail population, the risk of infection will last throughout the autumn with cattle
potentially exposed to infection right up to housing time. The treatment and control of
the adult liver fl uke aims to prevent the
contamination of pasture
with fl uke eggs, which breaks the life cycle and prevents the disease. Supremadex injection for cattle, containing ivermectin 1% w/v and clorsulon 10% w/v is an effective 3-in-1 treatment for roundworms, adult fl uke and external parasites.
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erial’s PUREVAX® Re- combinant FeLV is now available. Delivered sub- cutaneously by needle injection, PUREVAX Recombinant FeLV features improved potency, pro- viding excellent protection with a lower antigen concentration than PUREVAX Recombinant Leukemia Vaccine.
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Recombinant FeLV in
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) can lead to contagious, incurable, and lethal disease. FeLV causes cancer in about 20 percent of infected cats, and contributes to the development of other infectious diseases and anemia by suppressing the immune system and function of bone marrow. “PUREVAX
FeLV offers the convenience
Recombinant of
subcutaneous delivery with the effi cacy and safety you would expect from a non- adjuvanted recombinant vaccine,” Dr. Robert Menardi, marketing director for Pet Vaccines, Merial told VSM. “Non-adjuvanted vaccines may help reduce the potential risks associated with adjuvants, which include injection site reaction,
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Quick Release Tourniquet
injection site granuloma, or chronic infl ammation.”
Merial developed PUREVAX response to
customer desire for a safe, effi cacious, non-adjuvanted
product with
convenient route of administration. It is recommended for the vaccination of healthy cats 8 weeks or older as an aid in the prevention of disease due to feline leukemia virus. For primary vaccination, cats should receive two 1 ml dose vaccinations, three weeks apart. Annual booster injections are recommended in cats considered to be at risk of exposure.
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new quick release tourni- quet that can be operated single-handedly has now been added to MDC’s range. Ac- cording to the manufacturer, the NipLok is a simple gadget that makes applying a tourniquet to any animal — but particularly all breeds of dog, cats and even small furries — much easier.
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The NipLok enables the vet or veterinary nurse to work single- handed, saving valuable time in an emergency. Plus the quick release function is very useful in certain veterinary procedures where immediate removal is required. The NipLok is made up of a strong elasticated cord and a specially designed locking device that can be operated easily using just one hand. These small, handy devices come in packs of fi ve and can be kept in coat pockets and bags so they are instantly accessible.
MDC Exports t. +44 (0)1582 655600
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mdcexports.co.uk
Treatment of Lice, Fleas, Sucking Flies, and Mites
suntol from Bayer Ani- mal Health is provided for the control of ticks, sucking and biting lice, fleas, depluming mites, sheep keds, biting and sucking flies, fly larvae in wounds, and mange mites in all domestic animals, except cats. The
A product is mainly
targeted at cattle, sheep, and goats, and the active ingredient is Coumaphos, the product being used in plunge dips, shower dips, in hand sprays, and via wash treatment.
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