Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
Year : 2005, Volume : 19, Issue : 2
First page : ( 159) Last page : ( 160)
Print ISSN : 0971-6157.

Efficacy of doramectin and ivermectin against sarcoptic mange in camels¹

Parmar A.J., Singh Veer

Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Sardarkrushinagar-385 506, India

¹Part of M.V.Sc. thesis by first author

Abstract

Comparative efficacy of doramectin and ivermectin was studied in camels (Camelusdromedarius) naturally infected with sarcoptic mange-mites. Clinically affected camels exhibited pruritus, restlessness, emaciation, alopecia with thick, wrinkled skin over the neck, medial aspect of thigh and brisket region and oozing of serous fluid and blood. Based on the number of days taken for clinico-parasitological cure and time required for complete resolution of skin texture, doramectin was found to be superior to ivermectin.

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Keywords

Doramectin, Ivermectin, Sarcoptic Mange, Camel.

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