Use of ivermectin for treatment of ear mite infestation in rabbits

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Apr 1;196(7):1139-40.

Abstract

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 micrograms/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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Drug Evaluation / veterinary
  • Ear Canal*
  • Ear Diseases / drug therapy
  • Ear Diseases / veterinary
  • Ivermectin / therapeutic use*
  • Mite Infestations / drug therapy
  • Mite Infestations / veterinary*
  • Rabbits / parasitology*

Substances

  • Ivermectin