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  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Pharmacology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Oxfendazole (OFZ) is a known broad-spectrum anthelmintic.
  • Its potential flukicidal activity, particularly against Fasciola hepatica, is largely unexplored.
  • OFZ is recognized for controlling Taenia solium cysticercus in pigs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the flukicidal activity of oxfendazole (OFZ).
  • To assess the efficacy of a single high oral dose (30mg/kg) of OFZ against Fasciola hepatica in naturally infected pigs.

Main Methods:

  • Sixteen pigs with natural Fasciola hepatica infections were used.
  • Animals were randomly assigned to an untreated control group or an OFZ-treated group (30mg/kg oral dose).
  • Liver fluke counts were performed seven days post-treatment following WAAVP guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Oxfendazole treatment resulted in 100% efficacy against adult Fasciola hepatica.
  • No adverse events were observed in the OFZ-treated group during the study.
  • The single oral dose of 30mg/kg OFZ was highly effective.

Conclusions:

  • A single oral dose of 30mg/kg oxfendazole exhibits excellent flukicidal activity against Fasciola hepatica in pigs.
  • OFZ is a promising treatment option for Fasciola hepatica infections in swine.
  • Further research could explore OFZ's efficacy at different dosages and against other trematode species.