Abstract

Objectives: Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis (CVL) is a zoonotic disease prevalent in world. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Stersco® collars on the main reservoirs of diseases.
Methods: Cross-sectional study was performed on 20 dogs in a hyper-endemic area for L. infantum. Dogs were divided into two homogeneous groups. Dogs in both groups were checked against the L. infantum parasite by DAT test. The effect of Stersco® 90% collars on domestic dogs as the main reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis for a six-month period was appropriate.
Result: The results showed, all untreated dogs in the control group were infected by Visceral Leishmaniasis agent at the end of experiment.
Discussion: This study showed that the Stersco® collars could protect dogs from infection for six months, which equals the activity period of vectors. Therefore, it is recommended that it should be applied in endemic areas before the start of the vector’s activities.

Keywords:Canine visceral leishmaniasis; Collars; Imidacloprid; Flumethrin; Ardabil