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Parasite control in transhumant situations

J Eckert1, H Hertzberg

  • 1Institute of Parasitology, University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Veterinary Parasitology
|August 1, 1994
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Transhumance, the seasonal movement of livestock, significantly impacts livestock parasite control. Understanding these parasite-host interactions is crucial for effective disease management in grazing animals.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Livestock Management
  • Animal Health

Background:

  • Transhumance, the seasonal movement of livestock to different climates, is a widespread practice globally.
  • This practice influences livestock parasite epidemiology and the efficacy of control strategies.
  • Examples primarily focus on European livestock systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the impact of transhumance on livestock parasite populations.
  • To discuss the implications for parasite control in transhumant systems.
  • To highlight specific parasite-host inter-relationships relevant to transhumance.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing literature on transhumance and livestock parasites.
  • Analysis of epidemiological patterns of key parasitic infections in transhumant livestock.

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  • Discussion of parasite control measures in the context of transhumant grazing.

    • Main Results:

    • Transhumance can alter parasite exposure, such as prolonged survival of infective larvae for trichostrongylidosis in cattle.
    • Mixed grazing in community pastures can enhance transmission of diseases like dictyocaulosis.
    • Specific parasite prevalence differs between hill and lowland sheep, with implications for management.

    Conclusions:

    • Transhumance necessitates tailored parasite control strategies, including timely drug administration and specific prophylactic measures.
    • Mountainous pastures can serve as suitable habitats for intermediate hosts of liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica, Dicrocoelium dendriticum).
    • Various parasitic diseases, including cysticercosis, echinococcosis, and tick-borne fever, are relevant to transhumant livestock.