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Antifungal agents of use in animal health–practical applications.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of antifungal agents currently in use in veterinary medicine. The practical applications and the therapeutic regimens that have proved successful in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections in dogs and cats, cattle and sheep, horse, pig, poultry and other birds, rodents, rabbits and fur animals are summarized.
Publication Date: 2003-02-27 PubMed ID: 12603775DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2885.2003.00457.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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This research article provides a review of antifungal agents used in various veterinary medicine applications for treating and preventing fungal infections in a range of animal species.
Overview
The purpose of the paper is to give a comprehensive review of the current antifungal agents being used in veterinary medicine. It delves into the applications and the therapeutic regimens of these agents and their effectiveness in addressing fungal infections in a wide range of animals including dogs, cats, horse, pigs, poultry, rodents, rabbits, and other furry animals.
Antifungal Agents in Veterinary Medicine
The paper closely examines the diverse antifungal agents available and how they are being practically applied in animal health:
- The researchers discuss the different categories of antifungal medications and their modes of action.
- Each antifungal agent is assessed based on its effectiveness and any potential side effects when used in animal health.
- In specific cases where certain antifungal agents have been more successful, these are highlighted.
Therapeutic Regimens
The paper also investigates therapeutic regimens used in veterinary medicine:
- Details on which antifungal medication routines have worked successfully in preventing and treating fungal infections are provided.
- Various therapeutic procedures using specific antifungal agents for each animal species are outlined.
- Also discussed is how these regimens can be modified or adapted to treat different fungal infections, considering the health condition and species of the animal.
Animal Species Considerations
The paper offers a detailed analysis concerning the use of antifungal agents in varying animal species:
- For each animal species—dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, poultry, birds, rodents, rabbits, and fur animals—the paper thoroughly reviews how different antifungal medications have been effective.
- The researchers provide an in-depth study on how each animal species reacts differently to various antifungal agents, and propose remedies.
- They discuss how current research could be used to improve and refine the use of these medications in each animal species.
Cite This Article
APA
Rochette F, Engelen M, Vanden Bossche H.
(2003).
Antifungal agents of use in animal health–practical applications.
J Vet Pharmacol Ther, 26(1), 31-53.
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2885.2003.00457.x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Janssen Animal Health B.V.B.A., Turnhoutsebaan, Beerse, Belgium.
MeSH Terms
- Animal Diseases / drug therapy
- Animals
- Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
- Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
- Birds
- Cats
- Cattle
- Dogs
- Horses
- Mycoses / drug therapy
- Mycoses / veterinary
- Poultry
- Rabbits
- Rodentia
- Sheep
- Swine
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