title: A novel method for the administration of metacercariae of Fasciola hepatica to adult cattle.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Dublin, Ballsbridge, Ireland.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Clery
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: O'Mahony
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mulcahy
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle / Q000469:parasitology*; D005210:Fasciola hepatica / Q000502:physiology*; D005780:Gelatin
chemical_list: D005780:Gelatin