American journal of veterinary research.
Publisher:
American Veterinary Medical Assn.. Schaumburg, Ill. : American Veterinary Medical Association
Frequency: Monthly
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
American Veterinary Medical Association.
Start Year:1940 -
Identifiers
| ISSN: | 0002-9645 (Print) 1943-5681 (Electronic) 0002-9645 (Linking) |
| NLM ID: | 0375011 |
| (DNLM): | A25065000(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 01480202 |
| Coden: | AJVRAH |
| LCCN: | 42050041 |
| Classification: | W1 AM53 |
Critical tests with polymethylenepiperazine (PMP) against parasites of the horse. In five horses dosed with polymethylenepiperazine at dose levels of 21, 51 or 106 mg. per Ib. body-weight clearance of ascarids was obtained with all dosages. The effect against oxyurids was much less marked and large numbers of immature worms were found at autopsy four days after treatment. About 85% of small strongyles were removed at dosages of 21 mg. per Ib. and above and about 50% of Strongylus vulgaris were removed at dosages of 51 mg. per Ib. and above. The drug was inactive against S. edentatus, Trichostrongylus axei, Habronema muscae and Strongyloides westeri. In another eight horses ...