Efficacy of moxidectin against gastrointestinal nematodes in naturally infected lambs and calves

In this trial based on the reduction of the egg output and on the evaluation of results from larval/egg differentiation, moxidectin (Cydectin, 1% injectable moxidectin) administrated subcutaneously ata dose of 0.2 mg kgbw(-1) was found effective on the gastrointestinal nematodes in naturally infected lambs (8 female and 7 male treatment; 8 female and 7 male control) harbored Haemonchus spp, Ostertagia spp, Trichostrongylus spp and Nematodirus spp and in naturally infected female carves (20 treatment and 10 control) harbored Haemonchus spp, Ostertagia spp, Trichostrongylus spp, Bunostomum spp and Cooperia spp. The efficacy was 100% on day +7, 99.9% on day +14 and 100% on day +28 in lambs and 100% on day +7, 99.9% on day +14 and 98.9% on day +28 in carves. No side effect of the drug was observed

Two Chewing Lice Species, Colpocephalum subzerafae and Laemobothrion tinnunculi, on A Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) in Istanbul: Two New Records from Turkey

On the examination of a male kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), which was captured in Istanbul in June of 2011, three lice were collected. The lice were examined microscopically and two species of chewing lice (Colpocephalum subzerafae and Laemobothrion tinnunculi) were identified. All of the lice were male. These species are recorded for the first time from Turkey

Effectiveness of eprinomectin 0.5% pour-on against gastrointestinal nematodes in naturally infected cattle

Effectiveness of eprinomectin, which until now has not been assessed in Turkey, was tested against gastrointestinal nematodes of naturally infected cattle under field conditions in Adapazari, Sakarya. Out of 25 cattle used in trial, 17 were treated with eprinomectin and 8 were kept as untreated controls. To determine gastrointestinal nematode fauna, a fecal culture was prepared from the mixed fecal samples of 25 trial cattle at 26-27 degrees C for 3 weeks. Eprinomectin 0.5% pour-on (Eprinomec 0.5% Dokme Cozelti (R), TOPKIM) at the recommended dose of 1 mL/10 kg bw (0.5 mg active ingredient/kg bw) was applied along the backline of each animal (day 0). It was determined that the gastrointestinal nematode fauna of 25 trial cows comprised Nematodirus (17%), Strongyloides (9%), Trichostrongylus (24%), Ostertagia (20%), Haemonchus (12%), Cooperia (10%), Oesophagostomum (6%), and Bunostomum (2%) genera. A t-test for independent samples showed no significant difference (P > 0.05) between the log (EPG + 1) values of control and treatment groups on the treatment day (day 0), whereas the differences were significant (P 99.5% according to geometric means and > 97.3% according to arithmetic means. However, effectiveness against individual nematode species may differ somewhat from these percentages. No adverse reactions were observed in cattle treated with eprinomectin

Therapy of knemidocoptic mange in budgerigars with spot-on application of moxidectin

In this study, 30 Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) with Knemidocoptes pilae infection were treated with a spot-on application of moxidectin (Cydectin(R) Injection For Cattle) at a dose of 1 mg (0.1 mi Cydectin) per bird. This application was given once to 10 birds and twice at 10 days intervals to 20 birds. Clinical Signs in all birds of both groups disappeared 30-40 days after treatment. No side effects were seen

Tapeworm Infections in Stray Dogs and Cats in Istanbul, Turkey

This study was performed to determine the tapeworm infections of stray dogs and cats in Istanbul, Turkey. Stool samples were obtained from animals in a temporary animal rehabilitation center in Istanbul. Stools were examined microscopically for tapeworm eggs by saturated salt water flotation and by Teleman's sedimentation (for fatty stools) method and macroscopically for proglottids. Infected animals were treated with praziquantel (Cestacit Injectable Solution (R) Topkim, Turkey) at a dose of 5.68 active ingredient/kg bw and stools were re-examined daily until no parasite was seen for two consecutive days in terms of proglottids and scolices macroscopically and eggs microscopically. Out of 250 dogs, 26 (10.4%) were found to be infected with tapeworms, 16 (6.4%) with Dipylidium caninum, 10 (4%) with Taenia spp., and 2 (0.8%) with Echinococcus granulosus and, 2 (4.65%) of 43 cats had Joyeuxiella pasqualei infection

A case of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus infection in a cat in Istanbul, Turkey and its treatment with moxidectin and levamisole

Larvae of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus were identified in the feces of a 2-year-old female cat suffering from dyspnea and incoordination for 18 months. The larvae had a terminal S-shaped projection and a subterminal dorsal spine. The larvae measured 363-378x15 mum (aver. 370x15 mum). Firstly, moxidectin (0.4 mg/kg) was given subcutaneously to 3 healthy stray cats over 1 year old to check adverse effects on cats. No adverse reaction was observed. Then a subcutaneous injection of moxidectin (0.4 mg/kg) was given to the infected cat for treatment on day 0 and this was repeated on day 51. Seventy-nine days after the 2nd application of moxidectin (on day 130), levamisole (8 mg/kg) was given orally to the cat. The treatment of moxidectin resulted in only a decrease in larval output, whereas levamisole ceased it within 5 days. The clinical signs of the cat improved within 5 weeks of the first application of moxidectin. Neither moxidectin nor levamisole caused adverse effects. This is the first case report on Aelurostrongylus abstrusus infection in a cat in Turkey

Efficacy of Fipronil Spot on Against Fleas on Cats and Dogs and Ticks on Dogs

Efficacy of fipronil, which until now has not been assessed in Turkey, was tested against fleas (Ctenocephalides felis, Ct. canis) on cats and fleas (Ct. canis, Ct. felis, Pulex irritans) and ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) on dogs. Fipronil spot-on (Spotline (R), TOPKIM Ilac Sanayi AS, Turkey) was applied directly on to the two different skin points between the shoulder blades of animals at recommended practical doses based on the dose of 0.067 ml/kg (6.7 mg active ingredient/kg). Animals were examined for the presence of parasites several days (3-5 days) after treatment. Drug efficacy was calculated from the percentages of animals becoming free of parasites after treatment. Fipronil was 100% effective to remove and/or kill fleas on both dogs (16 dogs) and cats (15 cats) and ticks on dogs (12 dogs). Live and death parasites in decreasing numbers as a result of re-infestation and after dying were seen on a dog for 9 days after treatment, which was put together with heavy flea infested puppies. No adverse reactions were observed in both dogs and cats treated