Efficacy of orally administered fluralaner in dogs against laboratory challenge with Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks

Abstract Background Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks represent an ectoparasitic health threat to dogs. This study evaluated the immediate and persistent efficacy of orally administered fluralaner for control of this tick. Methods Twenty-four dogs were sorted into 4 groups based on their tick carrying...

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Main Authors: Masanori Toyota, Kyoko Hirama, Tatsumi Suzuki, Rob Armstrong, Tatsuyuki Okinaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3306-1