Persistent anthelmintic activity of topically administered ivermectin in red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) against lungworms (Dictyocaulus viviparus)

Authors: Visser M, Rehbein S
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 45, Issue 3, pp 85-87, Jun 1997
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Deer, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Anthelmintics, Parasite control, Parasites - internal, Respiratory system, Nematode, Research/development, Treatment/therapy
Article class: Scientific Article

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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 (Dictyocaulus 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 Dictyocaulus viviparus (>99% efficacy).

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