Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 2011 |
Authors: | L. Moreno, Cabezas, I., Ahumada, J., Ortiz, R., Morales, A., González-Acuña, D. |
Journal: | Revista de la Facultad de Clencias Veterinarias |
Volume: | 52 |
Issue: | 2 |
Pagination: | 77 - 82 |
Date Published: | 12/2011 |
ISSN: | 0258-6576 print |
Keywords: | distribution, efficiency, horses, trichlorfon |
Abstract: | The paper is written in Spanish. Abstract: The chewing louse, Werneckiella equi, is an ectoparasite commonly found in equine. This parasite may cause irritation, leading to hyperkeratosis, intense pruritus, and alopecia. There are several products in the market used in the treatment of ectoparasites; however, available information regarding their effectiveness is scarce. A study was undertaken to determine both the abundance and distribution of W. equi and the efficacy of trichlorfon (an organophosphate) in controlling the horse lice, using a single dose, employing the spray method. A total of 34 crossbred horses, naturally infested with lice were Resumen: El piojo masticador Werneckiella equi es un ectoparásito comúnmente encontrado en equinos; puede causar irritación, llevando a hiperqueratosis, prurito intenso y alopecia. Existen diversos productos en el mercado utilizados para el tratamiento de ectoparásitos; sin embargo, la información disponible sobre su efectividad es escasa. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la abundancia y distribución de W. equi y la eficacia que triclorfón aplicado al 0,15% muestra un efectivo |
URL: | http://phthiraptera.info/sites/phthiraptera.info/files/68838.pdf |
Original Publication: | Distribución y Abunda ncia de Piojos (Werneckiella equi) y Eficacia del Tratamiento con Triclorfón en Caballos Mestizos |
Distribution and Abundance of Lice (Werneckiella equi) and Efficacy of Treatment Using Trichlorfon in Crossbred Horses
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