Effectiveness of Fluralaner in Ticks Infesting Horses (Equus caballus)
Effectiveness of Fluralaner in Ticks Infesting Horses (Equus caballus)
Camilo Romero Núñez1, Galia Sheinberg Waisburd2, Alberto Martin Cordero3, Rafael Heredia Cárdenas1, Laura Miranda Contreras1, Ariadna Flores Ortega4, Linda Guiliana Bautista Gómez5
ABSTRACT
In horses, ticks cause a wide range of health and welfare problems; they can cause direct damage such as skin lesions and anemia and indirect problems spreading several infectious diseases, such as papulonodular dermatoses, Lyme disease, and viral encephalitis, or cause parasite-induced abortion. Because of the risk, they represent measures to control their spread, such as restricting global trade and sporting events. Therefore, the efficacy of fluralaner was evaluated against ticks in horses. Horses were treated with fluralaner 25 mg/kg. Most of the ticks were found on the ears (55.63%), the head (23.23%), and the rest of the body (21.12%). Fluralaner appears to provide effective control of ticks for at least 90 days. In this study, with the administration of fluralaner from day 14 after the application, 94% efficacy was observed, and from day 30 until day 90, in addition to ensuring distribution throughout the body without causing discomfort or adverse effects to the horse.
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