A questionnaire study of equine gastrointestinal parasite control in Scotland.

摘要: †‡ § # Joint last authors. Summary Reasons for performing study: Anthelmintic resistance in equine gastrointestinal nematodes is a threat to health and welfare. Detailed knowledge of anthelmintic use parasite control methods prerequisite identification potential risk factors resistance. Objectives: To identify practices employed by owners Scotland investigate management associated with Study design: Questionnaire study Scotland. Methods: Questionnaires were available electronically, distributed at conference mailed clients. Key areas explored included general background, grazing management, treatment diagnostic tests. Results: A total 193 responses detailing information on programmes 993 equids analysed. Moxidectin (MOX) ivermectin or related combination products the most commonly administered anthelmintics preceding 12 months. Treatments licensed against cyathostomin encysted larvae tapeworms 80% 90% respondents, respectively. This was often achieved through indiscriminate MOX MOX-praziquantel products. Faecal egg count (FEC) analysis had been performed 62% yards regular FECs reduced annual frequency. Veterinarians greatest influence practices. While 40% respondents believed that they practised targeted dosing, this not delaying beyond reappearance period used. Conclusions: Responses indicated increasing veterinary involvement FECs. The majority tapeworms. However, suggested did understand definition ‘targeted’ dosing regimens. Potential relevance: high frequency represents factor macrocyclic lactone As veterinarians influential choice, awareness its development spread should be incorporated into client advice.