A novel method for the administration of metacercariae of Fasciola hepatica to adult cattle.
A gelatin bolus containing the infective stage of Fasciola hepatica was prepared and administered to adult cattle. The bolus was formed to fit into the nozzle of a standard size bolus-type dosing gun. Administration proved easy and effective causing minimal stress to the animal, yet ensuring that experimental infection took place.
Clery
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Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Dublin, Ballsbridge, Ireland.
O'Mahony
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Mulcahy
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000469:parasitology*; D005210:Fasciola hepatica / Q000502:physiology*; D005780:Gelatin
D005780:Gelatin