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    • Companion Animal Health

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    • To advocate for a shift from blanket prophylactic parasiticide treatment to an individual animal, risk-based approach in veterinary practice.
    • To discuss the rationale behind reconsidering current parasite control recommendations for companion animals.

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    • Discussion and expert opinion presented at BVA Live.
    • Review of current veterinary advice on companion animal parasite control.

    Main Results:

    • The abstract suggests a need for re-evaluation of current parasite control strategies.
    • Expert opinion highlights potential benefits of a risk-based approach.

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    • A move towards individualized, risk-based parasite control is proposed for companion animals.
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