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ArticleParasites & vectors2024

High rates of benzimidazole-resistance-associated alleles in Haemonchus contortus and detection of resistance against macrocyclic lactones in strongylids from German alpaca herds.

Barbara Hinney, Sandra Wiedermann, Xenia Vaneev, Katharina Muhm, Anja Joachim, Thomas Wittek

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Barbara HinneyDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria. Barbara.Hinney@vetmeduni.ac.at.
Sandra WiedermannDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Xenia VaneevDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Katharina MuhmDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Anja JoachimDepartment of Pathobiology, Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Thomas WittekDepartment for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University Clinic for Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria.

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Abstract

The population of South American camelids (SAC) has been steadily growing in Europe, where they are confronted with the regional endoparasite population of ruminants. As there are no anthelmintic drugs registered for use against nematode infections in SACs, anthelmintics (AH) available for ruminants or horses are usually applied. Reports indicating potential failures in administered AH are increasing. However, the generally low egg counts in SACs complicate the application of resistance tests in the field. The present study reports a follow-up study on SAC farms where anthelmintic resistance (AR) was suspected. The aims were (i) to repeat faecal egg count reduction tests (FECRTs) on potentially affected farms identified in a previous study with larger sample sizes, (ii) to verify suspected AR of Haemonchus contortus against benzimidazoles (BZ) by performing a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis using digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR), and (iii) to apply the mini-FLOTAC technique for more reliable results at low egg counts in line with current recommendations. Seven farms (9-46 animals each) were examined by coproscopy, larval differentiation and SNP analysis. A FECRT was performed on six of these farms with moxidectin (three farms), monepantel (two farms) and ivermectin (one farm). The FEC was calculated according to the current World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) guidelines with the clinical protocol (a newly introduced variant of FECRT which can be used for smaller sample sizes and lower egg counts on the cost of sensitivity) and an expected efficacy of 99%. A high level (> 90%) of BZ-resistance-associated SNPs on codon 200 of H. contortus was observed on all farms. With the FECRT, resistance was demonstrated for ivermectin (74% FECR), while it remained inconclusive for one farm for moxidectin treatment. Sustained efficacy was demonstrated for the remaining treatments. This study showed an advanced level of BZ resistance in H. contortus of SACs and the development of AR against macrocyclic lactones on some farms. Thus, constant monitoring of AH treatment and sustainable worm control methods both need to be applied.

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AnthelminticsBenzimidazolesCamelids, New WorldDrug ResistanceFecesHaemonchiasisHaemonchusParasite Egg CountAllelesAnimalsGermanyLactonesMacrolidesPolymorphism, Single NucleotideAnthelminticsbenzimidazoleBenzimidazolesLactonesMacrolidesAnthelmintic efficacyAnthelmintic resistanceBenzimidazolesdPCRIvermectinMonepantelMoxidectinNematodes

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