What is Albendazole used for in horses?
Albendazole has been found to be effective (>90%) against adults of large and small strongyles, horse pinworm Oxyuris equi (>90% against immature stages), and Parascaris equorum. Albendazole can also be
used for lungworm (Dictyocaulus arnfieldi) infection of horses. The drug has moderate effect against 4th stage larvae of small strongyles in the gut lumen and excellent efficacy against 30-day-old
migrating larvae of S. vulgaris but the regimen can cause unpredictable side effects such as diarrhoea.
Albendazole is effective against several important equine parasites, including: Large strongyles, Small strongyles, Horse pinworms (Oxyuris equi), Parascaris equorum, Lungworms (Dictyocaulus arnfieldi) It helps reduce parasite burdens and supports overall equine health.
How is Albendazole used in sheep?
In sheep, albendazole is used for the control of adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica, Fascioloides magna), common tapeworm (Moniezia expansa), and fringed tapeworm (Thysanosoma actinioides).
It is also effective against adult and 4th stage larvae of brown stomach worm (Ostertagia circumcinta, Marshallagia marshalli), barberpole worm (Haemonchus contortus), and small stomach worm
(Trichostrongylus axei).
Adult and 4th stage larvae of thread-necked intestinal worm (Nematodirus spathiger, N. filicollis), Cooper's Worm (Cooperia oncophora), bankrupt worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis), nodular worm
(Oesophagostomum columbianum), and large-mouth bowel worm (Chabertia ovina) can also be effectively controlled by albendazole.
Albendazole is also effective against adult and larval stages of the lungworm Dictyocaulus filaria.
Is Albendazole effective for goats?
Yes. Albendazole is used in goats primarily for the treatment and control of adult liver fluke infections caused by Fasciola hepatica.
What parasites does Albendazole control in cattle?
In cattle, Albendazole is effective against: Liver flukes, Tapeworms,Brown stomach worms, Barber pole worms, Intestinal worms, Lungworms, It is widely used as part of parasite control programs in cattle farming
It is also effective against adult and 4th stage larvae of thread-necked intestinal worm (Nematodirus spathiger, N. helvetianus), small intestinal worm (Cooperia punctata, C. oncophora), adult stage of
hookworm (Bunostomum phlebotomum), bankrupt worm (Trichostrongylus colubriformis), nodular worm (Oesophagostomum radiatum), and adult and 4th stage larvae of lungworm Dictyocaulus viviparous.
