Liver fluke infection in horses and ponies.
Thirty eight cases of Fasciola hepatica infection in horses with associated clinical signs are reported. A method of examining large amounts of faeces for fluke is described. A safe method of treatment for infected horses is given which involves oral medication with oxyclozanide at a dose rate of 15 ml/50 kg body weight.
D000818:Animals; D005211:Fascioliasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology; D006736:Horses; D010097:Oxyclozanide / Q000627:therapeutic use
D010097:Oxyclozanide