Liver fluke – an overview for practitioners

Fasciola hepatica, the common liver fluke, is an important cause of production loss in cattle. Prevalence has increased in recent years and there is a growing awareness of its importance, particularly in dairy cattle. This review considers recent developments in diagnosis, the economic implications of infection, our current understanding of triclabendazole resistance and prospects for vaccine development.

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