Use of ivermectin for treatment of ear mite infestation in rabbits

Stephen K. Curtis From the Animal Resources Service, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Dr. Curtis' present address is Laboratory Animal Services, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, PO Box 1059, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1059.

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Regina Housley From the Animal Resources Service, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Dr. Curtis' present address is Laboratory Animal Services, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, PO Box 1059, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1059.

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Dale L. Brooks From the Animal Resources Service, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Dr. Curtis' present address is Laboratory Animal Services, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, PO Box 1059, Piscataway, NJ 08855-1059.

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https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.1990.196.07.1139
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Volume 196: Issue 7
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01 Apr 1990
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Summary

Ivermectin was used to treat ear mite infestation in 480 rabbits in 2 commercial rabbitries. Ivermectin (cattle formulation) injected sc at a dosage of 400 to 440 μg/kg of body weight repeated in 18 days appeared to be safe and effective in reducing the prevalence of ear mites in naturally infested rabbits.

Summary

Ivermectin was used to treat ear mite infestation in 480 rabbits in 2 commercial rabbitries. Ivermectin (cattle formulation) injected sc at a dosage of 400 to 440 μg/kg of body weight repeated in 18 days appeared to be safe and effective in reducing the prevalence of ear mites in naturally infested rabbits.

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