Journal of Wildlife Diseases · 1983 · 32 citations · 0 references
Veterinary MedicineAnimal SciencesEntomologyHelminthologyVeterinary Parasitic DiseasesWildlife ParasitologyHelminth ControlHelminth InfectionsParasite ManagementParasitic Diseases Of WildlifeSheep Infectious DiseasesWildlife HelminthologyAnthelmintic ProphylaxisIvermectin TreatmentParasitic MitesTreatment Of Helminth InfectionsVeterinary AnthelminticsVeterinary Antiparasitic TherapyVeterinary Helminth ControlZoonotic Helminth Control
desirable to confirm conclusively that one injection is completely effective in eliminating psoroptic mites from bighorn sheep. The high degree of acanicidal effectiveness demonstrated indicate that injectable ivermectin has a strong potential for management of P. avis infections in bighonn sheep. Of particular interest is the possibility of using aerial delivery systems that may allow efficient injection of this acanicide without the necessity of capturing the animals for treatment.