Publications by authors named "J Liebenberg"

Background: Demodicosis is common in dogs and is caused by proliferation of commensal Demodex canis mites.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of sarolaner in combination with moxidectin and pyrantel (SMP) for the treatment of generalised demodicosis in dogs.

Animals: One hundred and thirty dogs with generalised demodicosis.

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Heartwater is one of the most economically important tick-borne fatal diseases of livestock. The disease is caused by the bacteria Ehrlichia ruminantium transmitted by Amblyomma ticks. Although there is evidence that interferon-gamma controls E.

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Background: Despite differences between left- and right-handed athletes in other sports, minimal evidence exists regarding biomechanical similarities and differences between left- and right-handed cricket fast bowlers performing an equivalent task.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the kinematics between left and right-handed fast bowlers performing an equivalent task (i.e.

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Heartwater, one of the major tick-borne diseases of some domestic and wild ruminants in Africa, is caused by Ehrlichia ruminantium. The genetic diversity of E. ruminantium isolates renders the available vaccine ineffective against certain virulent isolates.

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Background: Infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei in dogs is a debilitating disease if left untreated and is transmissible to humans. Two field studies were conducted to confirm the efficacy of orally administered sarolaner in combination with moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio) in the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs.

Methods: Client-owned dogs with S.

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