Which term describes the elimination of parasites by administering anthelmintic drugs to an animal?

• A. Emetic treatment
• B. Deworming
• C. Worming
• D. Vermin eradication

Answer: (B)

Deworming is the term used when parasites are eliminated by administering anthelmintic drugs. It directly describes the process of removing helminths from the animal through medication. Emetic treatment would be about inducing vomiting, not parasite control. Vermin eradication is a broader, less specific phrase, and worming is a colloquial term that is less formal than the standard veterinary term. In practice, deworming protocols specify the drugs and parasites targeted, but the essential idea is to remove parasites via medication, which is captured by deworming.