Treatment of naturally occurring sheep scab (Psoroptes ovis infestation) in the United Kingdom with ivermectin

Sargison, N.D.; Scott, P.R.; Penny, C.D.; Pirie, R.S.

Veterinary Record 136(10): 236-238

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4900
PMID: 7785177
Document Number: 453345
An outbreak of naturally occurring sheep scab in a flock of 207 sheep was successfully treated with 3 consecutive weekly injections of ivermectin (200 micro g/kg s.c.). Plunge dipping ewes during early pregnancy was not considered appropriate on welfare grounds.

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