TABLE 1:
Results of FEC (mean EPG, range (minimum–maximum) and number of positive samples), larval identification at day 0 and day 10 after treatment, and results of FECRT (reduction percentage and 95% CI) within each group
| Group | Day 0 | Day 10 | Reduction% (R/S) (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control (n=10/10) | |||
| Mean EPG St (minimum–maximum)(n pos) | 1352 (17–5350) (10) | 2680 (250–5900) (10) | NA |
| Larval id (n) | 100% Hc (100) | 100% Hc (100) | NA |
| MOX (10/10) | |||
| Mean EPG St (minimum–maximum) (n pos) | 1148 (17–2250) (10) | 630 (133–1350)(10) | 76.5 (R) (57.1 to 87.1) |
| Larval id (n) | 97% Hc, 3% T/T (100) | 99% Hc, 1% T/T (100) | NA |
| DRM (10/9) | |||
| Mean EPG St (minimum–maximum) (n pos) | 795 (100–2850) (10) | 1613 (233–5900) (10) | 39.8 (R) (0 to 75.6) |
| Larval id (n) | 95% Hc, 5% T/T (100) | 100% Hc (100) | NA |
| MPL (10/10) | |||
| Mean EPG St (minimum–maximum) (n pos) | 2105 (0–8350) (9) | 0 (0) (0) | 100 (S) |
| Larval id (n) | 94% Hc, 6% T/T (100) | NA (0) | NA |
| FBZ (10/10) | |||
| Mean EPG St (minimum–maximum) (n pos) | 1748 (83–3600) (10) | 1137 (83–3350) (10) | 57.6 (R) (14.3 to 79.0) |
| Larval id (n) | 97% Hc, 3% T/T (100) | 98% Hc, 2% T/T (100) | NA |
| LEV/TCBZ (10/10) | |||
| Mean EPG St (minimum–maximum) (n pos) | 833 (183–2250) (10) | 0 (0) (0) | 100 (S) |
| Larval id (n) | 98% Hc, 2% T/T (100) | 20% Hc, 80% T/T (5) | NA |
For all groups, the number of lambs sampled at day 0 and day 10 is given DRM, Doramectine; FBZ, Fenbendazole; FEC, Faecal egg counts; FECRT, Faecal egg count reduction test; Hc, Haemonchus contortus; id, Identification; LEV/TCBZ, Levamisole/triclabendazole; MOX, Moxidectine; MPL, Monepantel; NA, Not applicable; R, Resistant; S, Susceptible; St, Strongyle-type; T/T, Teladorsagia/Trichostrogylus species