The treatment of oestrinosis and hypodermosis in red deer (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) and roe deer (Capreolus c. capreolus) by means of ivermectin (Ivomec (R))
E. Kutzer, The treatment of oestrinosis and hypodermosis in red deer (Cervus elaphus hippelaphus) and roe deer (Capreolus c. capreolus) by means of ivermectin (Ivomec (R)), BERL MUN TI, 113(4), 2000, pp. 149-151
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
BERLINER UND MUNCHENER TIERARZTLICHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
In two test areas in Austria (Burgenland, Lower Austria) ivermectin has bee
n used to control oestrinosis and hypodermosis in red- and roe deer since m
any years (1985 and 1987, respectively). The results until 1992, using the
injectable solution Ivomec(R)-injection 1 % only, have been reported (Kutze
r, 1994). In continuation of these tests Ivomec(R)-Praemix 0.6 % was examin
ed and it turned out that the treatment was extremely successful. In practi
ce Ivomec(R)-Praemix 0.6 % has to be given preference due to its stability.
The most favourable dosage for red- and roe deer was 2 x 0.4 mg ivermectin
/kg bodyweight administered at an interval of one week, although equally go
od results could be obtained with 1 x 0.3-0.4 mg ivermectin/kg bodyweight.
With the above mentioned dosages against Pharyngomyia picta and Cephenemyia
stimulator an up to 100 % and against Hypoderma actaeon a 100 % success of
treatment could be achieved. The administration in two doses has the advan
tage to eradicate intestinal and lung nematodes at the same time if there a
re any. Finally, it was found that the controlling measures should not be i
nterrupted for more than one year, if no treatment was done in the neighbou
ring hunting grounds.