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News|Articles|September 27, 2024
3 must-reads on developments in parasitology
Author(s)Austin Littrell, Assistant Editor
Don’t miss these 3 articles covering recent developments in veterinary parasitology
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Veterinary parasitology is key to animal health, focusing on parasites that harm the wellbeing of companion animals, livestock, and wildlife. Constant developments in diagnostics, treatment, and prevention methods—like vaccines and targeted therapies—are enhancing parasite management, ensuring better animal welfare.
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Check out the following 3 articles on recent developments in parasitology, including an experimental vaccine to protect honeybees, an Elanco parasiticide that advanced to final FDA administrative review, and a new method of controlling tick populations.
Vaccine in development against deadly honeybee pathogen : Deformed wing virus (DWV) is recorded in more than 90% of honeybee colonies worldwide. The virus causes deformed wings, which can affect honeybees’ mobility, and result in death. A study by Dalan Animal Health, Inc, has shown extremely promising results for a vaccine that protects against the most common variant of the virus.Credelio Quattro advances to final FDA administrative review : Elanco announced Credelio Quattro has completed all major and minor technical sections with the FDA and has moved into the final 60-day administrative review. The parasiticide is expected to seek approval for indications that would give the product coverage for fleas, ticks, heartworms, and internal parasites.Study uncovers new method of controlling tick populations : Ticks, as blood-feeding arthropods, have a diet that is naturally deficient of essential B vitamins. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel discovered a way to take advantage of this natural deficiency to control tick populations and, in turn, tick-borne diseases.
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