Naslov
The preservation of triclabendazole in baits for free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) during the pre-consummation period

Autori
Janicki, Zdravko ; Slavica, Alen ; Severin, Krešimir ; Konjević, Dean

Izvornik
Slovenian veterinary research (1580-4003) 49 (2012), 2; 73-77

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
red deer; triclabendazole; stability; pre-consummation period; Fascioloides magna

Sažetak
Triclabendazole is anthelmintic drug that is among other successfully used to control large American liver fluke (Fascioloides magna) infections in several deer species. In attempts to control deer fascioloidosis, medicated corn was the main route of triclabendazole administration. However, despite the fact that medicated feed offers several advantages for treatment of wild animals, its efficacy largely depends on the amount of active ingredient that may be influenced by prolonged pre-consummation period, rainfalls, freezing, handling, etc. In this study selected mixture (according to handling characteristics and attractiveness to deer species) and corn alone were treated with Fasinex® 10%, exposed to environmental conditions and analyzed with high performance liquid chromatography after 1, 3 and 5 days (expected time of consummation). Both baits proved to be an excellent triclabendazole carrier containing on average 31.76 g/kg of triclabendazole per kg of mixture and 30.18 g of triclabendazole per kg of corn after five days of pre-consummation period. However, majority of triclabendazole in medicated corn was kept on its surface, thusly being highly sensitive to environmental conditions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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