Contributors; Preface; 1 Chemistry, Pharmacology and Safety of the Macrocyclic Lactones; 2 Pharmacokinetics of the Macrocyclic Lactones: Conventional Wisdom and New Paradigms; 3 Mode of Action of the Macrocyclic Lactones; 4 Ecological Impact of Macrocyclic Lactones on Dung Fauna; 5 Resistance Against Macrocyclic Lactones; 6 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Cattle; 7 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Sheep and Goats; 8 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Horses; 9 The Use of Macrocyclic Lactones to Control Parasites of Pigs
Summary
Macrocyclic lactones are chemical compounds that represent the main treatment for parasitic diseases of animals, not only for helminth infections, but also a number of major ectoparasitic infestations. This book provides detailed coverage of the basic science of these drugs
