Equine anthelmintic resistance: Anthelmintic efficacy in ascarids (Parascaris spp.) populations in foals and youngstock and existing management strategies on UK stud farms.

Concepts

• research and development
• existing management strategies
• equine parasite control practices
• parascaris spp
• anthelmintic efficacy
• ascarid egg shedding dynamics
• equine anthelmintic resistance
• parascaris
• populations
• youngstock

Location

Description

The Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) wishes to undertake research to investigate anthelmintic efficacy in Parascaris spp. (ascarids) populations,examine ascarid egg shedding dynamics and understand existing management strategies on UK stud farms. The aim of the project is to provide published UK-specific data to strengthen the evidence base for equine parasite control practices and help to inform industry recommendations. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Prior Information Notice (PIN): FTS-001159_ 03-04-2024 v0.3

CPV Codes

• 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.