Persistent anthelmintic activity of topically administered ivermectin in red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) against lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparus) |
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| Authors: | S Rehbein M Visser |
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| Institution: | Merck Research Laboratories, Kathrinenhof , Walchenseestr. 8-12, D- 83101, Rohrdorf, Germany |
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| Abstract: | A controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the persistent anthelmintic effect of ivermectin as a topical treatment at 500 μg/kg against induced infection with lungworm (Dicryocaulus viviparus) in red deer (Cervus elaphus). The results showed a highly significant (p < 0.01) anthelmintic activity for at least 28 days against a newly acquired infection with Dictyocauus viviparus (> 99% efficacy). |
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| Keywords: | Possum pest control animal welfare nitropropionic acid poison |
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