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Use of Ivermectin in Laboratory and Exotic Mammals and in Birds, Fish, and Reptiles

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Ivermectin and Abamectin

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The first observations on the antiparasitic properties of the avermectins were made in laboratory animal screens. Ivermectin is potent (allowing for administration of very small doses); it can be administered either orally or parenterally; and it is effective against both arthropod and nemathelmintic endo- and ectoparasites. These attributes have led to the extensive use of the compound for treating parasitic infections in a variety of laboratory, wild, zoo, and exotic mammals, as well as in reptiles, birds, and fish. Apart from domestic animals, ivermection has been approved by various regulatory authorities for use in camels and reindeer only. The treatment of any other species with the product is considered to be “extralabel” usage.

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