The ability of an oral formulation of afoxolaner to block the transmission of Babesia canis by Dermacentor reticulatus ticks to dogs

Abstract Background Canine babesiosis due to Babesia canis is an endemic disease in many European countries. A vaccine is available in some countries, but it does not prevent the infection and just helps in reducing the gravity of clinical signs. Therefore, the major way to help preventing the disea...

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Main Authors: Frederic Beugnet, Lenaig Halos, Diane Larsen, Michel Labuschagné, Heidi Erasmus, Josephus Fourie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-283