EFFICACY OF ALBENDAZOLE AGAINST PARAMPHISTOMUM SP. INFECTIONS IN BALI CATTLE IN BALI

Authors

  • Ni Komang Sri Ratih Mahasiswa Sarjana Pendidikan Dokter Hewan, Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Udayana, Kampus Unud Bukit Jimbaran Badung, Bali, 80361, Indonesia
  • I Wayan Sudira Laboratorium Farmakologi dan Farmasi Veteriner, Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan, Universitas Udayana, Jl. P.B Sudirman, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • I Made Dwinata Laboratorium Parasitologi Veteriner, Fakultas Kedokteran Hewan Universitas Udayana, Jl. PB. Sudirman, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 80234

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24843/bulvet.2025.v17.i04.p23

Keywords:

Albendazole, Trematodes, Bali Cattle, Egg Per Gram (EPG), Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT)

Abstract

Paramphistomosis, caused by the trematode Paramphistomum sp., is a prevalent parasitic disease affecting Bali cattle that leads to significant health issues and productivity losses. This study evaluated the anthelmintic efficacy of albendazole (10 mg/kg BW) against Paramphistomum sp. infections in Bali cattle through fecal egg count reduction. Using a one-group pretest-posttest design, we examined 20 naturally infected Bali cattle (aged 6 months-2 years) from three locations in Bali (Bangli Regency, Badung Regency, and Denpasar City). Fecal samples were collected on day 0 (pretreatment), day 7, and day 14 post-treatment and analyzed using the Whitlock sedimentation method. The Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test (FECRT) and Paired Sample T-test were employed for data analysis. Results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction (p<0.05) in egg counts post-treatment, with FECRT reaching 87.80% by day 14. These findings indicate that albendazole is effective against Paramphistomum sp. infections in Bali cattle, supporting its use in control programs.

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Published

2025-10-04

Issue

Bul. Vet. Udayana. August 2025 Vol. 17 No. 4

Section

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