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Albendazole, a benzimadazole-carbamate anthelmintic, has been shown to effectively cause destruction of the metacestodes ofTaenia saginata in calves.
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The authors thank Cophelia Pertz for her technical assistance.
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Lloyd, S., Soulsby, E.J.L. & Theodorides, V.J. Effect of albendazole on the metacestodes ofTaenia saginata in calves. Experientia 34, 723–724 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01947281
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01947281