Title
Control of Haemonchus contortus in goats with a sustained-release multi-trace element/vitamin ruminal bolus containing copper
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-10-2006
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a sustained-release multi-trace element/vitamin ruminal bolus (TEB) containing copper administered to mature does for control of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) during summer months and during late gestation. Haemonchus contortus was the predominant nematode during these trials. In Experiment 1, yearling Spanish does were untreated or administered TEB (n = 11/group) on Day 0 (August 2005) prior to breeding. In Experiment 2, Spanish and Boer does were untreated or administered TEB 6 weeks before kidding. Fecal egg counts (FEC) and blood packed cell volume (PCV) were determined weekly between Days 0 and 42. In both experiments, FEC were reduced within 7 days in TEB-treated compared with untreated does. PCV was similar between treatment groups (Experiment 1) or tended to be lower in the TEB group (Experiment 2). GIN control did not persist more than 28 days. These studies suggest that TEB may be an effective means of GIN control in mature goats, but additional control measures may be necessary.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Veterinary Parasitology
First Page
132
Last Page
137
Recommended Citation
Burke, J., & Miller, J. (2006). Control of Haemonchus contortus in goats with a sustained-release multi-trace element/vitamin ruminal bolus containing copper. Veterinary Parasitology, 141 (1-2), 132-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.04.014