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Bulletin No. 19 - Fall 2004
Parasitology- No Category
CARGILL C, SANDEMAN M, GARCIA R, HOMER D
Cost effective control of Sarcoptes scabiei using IVOMEC pre-mix post-weaning
Proceedings of International Pig Veterinary Society 18th Congress, June 27-July 1, 2004, Hamburg, Germany, Volume 2, Page 567, Abstract No. 381
Despite the efficacy of current acaricides, Sarcoptic mange remains one of the most significant disease problems affecting production efficiency. Although elimination of mites from the breeding herd is the preferred option, eradication is not always practical. Hence elimination of mites from pigs post-weaning may be a viable alternative. The objective of this study was to validate the treatment of pigs post-weaning with IVOMEC pre-mix to eliminate Sarcoptes mites. In-feed medication with IVOMEC® pre-mix (inclusion rate 333g/t) for 20 days post weaning proved an efficacious method for reducing mite numbers in growing pigs. The fact that mites and mite eggs were not recovered from any medicated pigs when examined 84 days post weaning, and that dermatitis scores and ELISA values at slaughter were significantly lower than those recorded in pigs exposed to mites is strong evidence for mite elimination. Medicated pigs also grew more rapidly and more efficiently than non-medicated pigs, demonstrating the economic value of medication.
