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Bulletin No. 18 - Spring 2004
Parasitology- No Category
GEURDEN T, VERELST A, SOMERS R, DIERICKX N, VERCRUYSSE J.
Efficacy of ivermectin against Sarcoptes scabiei var suis in pigs.
Veterinary Record. 2003, 153 ( 9 ): p.272-273
The objective of the study is to demonstrate that ivermectin injected intramuscularly in pigs is as efficient against S. scabiei as when it is injected subcutaneously, and to assess injection site reaction. Also, the alternative dosage levels and duration of administration for ivermectin in feed was determined. A total of 159 pigs were studied. Results showed that intramuscular administration is as effective as subcutaneous administration, and does not result in injection site reactions. Besides oral treatment at 100 micro g/kg for 7 consecutive days, alternative dose schemes are also 100% efficient. 9 ref.
