The energy metabolism of the adult common liver fluke,Fasciola hepatica

1979 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 299-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Vugt
Keyword(s):  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Liver Fluke ◽  
Fasciola Hepatica ◽  
Common Liver Fluke

Energy metabolism and its regulation in the adult liver fluke Fasciola hepatica

Parasitology ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Lloyd
Keyword(s):  
Energy Metabolism ◽  
Bile Duct ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
Liver Fluke ◽  
Fasciola Hepatica ◽  
Final Host ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Adult Liver ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Cattle And Sheep

SUMMARYThe adult liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica, inhabits the bile duct of its final host, usually cattle or sheep. The veterinary aspects of infection with F. hepatica can represent a major problem and consequently fascioliasis can have serious economic effects. As recently as 1972 the loss in revenue due to liver fluke infestations in the UK was estimated at an incredible £50 million per annum (Coles, 1975). Not only can F. hepatica infect cattle and sheep, but also outbreaks of human disease have been reported. The last serious outbreak in Britain was in 1968 when at least 49 cases were identified (Ashton, Boardman, D'Sa, Everall & Houghton, 1970; Hardman, Jones & Davies, 1970).

scholarly journals Providing information about triclabendazole resistance status influences farmers to change liver fluke control practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 187 (9) ◽  
pp. 357-357
Author(s):  
Lucy Alice Coyne ◽  
Camille Bellet ◽  
Sophia M Latham ◽  
Diana Williams
Keyword(s):  
Liver Fluke ◽  
Fasciola Hepatica ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
Control Programmes ◽  
Common Liver Fluke ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Triclabendazole Resistance

BackgroundReports of disease and production losses associated with Fasciola hepatica, the common liver fluke, have increased in recent years. Resistance to triclabendazole, one of the principal veterinary medicines used to prevent losses, has been reported and is now considered widespread in fluke endemic regions of the UK.MethodsThirteen farmers participated in a trial in 2013 and the triclabendazole resistance status was obtained for each farm. Based on these results, a knowledge exchange programme on fluke control was delivered to nearly 100 farmers in the region. In this follow-up study, 11 farmers involved in the original trial, participated in semistructured in-depth qualitative interviews in July 2017.ResultsOverall, participants identified benefits from participating in the 2013 trial, gaining information about triclabendazole resistance on their farms and knowledge about fluke control. The information on their farm’s resistance status was a driver for changing their liver fluke control programmes. Factors such as habitual and repetitive behaviours, grazing restrictions due to agri-environmental schemes, economic pressures and climate change were identified that could impede or prevent the adoption of new control strategies.ConclusionsThe study highlights the significance of resistance to triclabendazole and the impact of knowledge exchange programmes in changing liver fluke control practices.

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