Is Eprinomectin the Same as Ivermectin?
Although Topical Preparations of Both Eprinomectin and Ivermectin Have High Efficacy Against S. Scabiei, Eprinomectin Has an Edge over Ivermectin, Owing to Its...
Although topical preparations of both eprinomectin and ivermectin have high efficacy against S. scabiei, eprinomectin has an edge over ivermectin, owing to its zero milk and meat withdrawal time (Alvinerie et al. 1999), and the efficacy is not affected by coat length, rain and weather (Gogolewski et al. 1997a).
Is eprinomectin safe for dogs?
In a 14-week repeated toxicity study carried out in dogs, eprinomectin was administered at level doses of 0, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6 mg/kg bw/day. Animals treated with the highest dose showed mydriasis, ataxia, salivation. A NOEL of 0.8 mg/kg bw/day was retained for this study.
What is eprinomectin used for?
EPRINEX Pour-On is indicated for the treatment and control of gastrointestinal roundworms (including inhibited Ostertagia ostertagi), lungworms, grubs, sucking and biting lice, chorioptic and sarcoptic mange mites, and horn flies in beef and dairy cattle of all ages, including lactating dairy cattle.