Bengt-Ove Rustas
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Bengt-Ove Rustas is a Swedish veterinary researcher whose work focuses on the intersection of parasitology and dairy production, with a particular emphasis on the management and economic impact of *Fasciola hepatica* (liver fluke) in cattle. His key research areas include selective anthelmintic treatment strategies, herd-level epidemiology, and the productivity consequences of parasitic infections in dairy systems. Rustas’s most notable contribution, the 2020 study "Selective flukicide treatment of non-lactating cows and the corresponding production impact of *Fasciola hepatica* in dairy herds in Sweden," provides critical evidence on how targeted treatment of non-lactating cows can mitigate production losses while reducing unnecessary drug use. This work, cited five times, has practical implications for sustainable parasite control in Nordic dairy herds, where climate and management practices influence fluke transmission. By quantifying the link between fluke burden and milk yield, Rustas helps farmers and veterinarians make data-driven decisions to balance animal health, productivity, and antimicrobial stewardship. His research is a valuable resource for students and practitioners interested in evidence-based parasitology and the economics of livestock disease management.
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