Prevalence and Management of Oesophagostomiasis in Nellore Brown Sheep Flock

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Observational study found 18.63% prevalence of oesophagostomiasis in hoggets, indicating effective treatment with fenbendazole.

The overall prevalence of oesophagostomiasis was 18.63% in hoggets and 12.50% in adults, revealing significant infection rates.
Post-mortem examination revealed lesions and adult Oesophagotomum worms in the intestinal mucosa of affected sheep.
The flock was treated with fenbendazole, successfully achieving complete shedding of parasitic eggs at a dosage of 22 mg/kg body weight.
Emerging anthelmintic resistance is a critical concern that highlights the need for monitoring treatment effectiveness.

Jalajakshi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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