Mite Infestation in Rabbits and its Control- A case report
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Date
2019-04
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Publisher
Indian Veterinary Association, Chennai
Abstract
A total number of six rabbits raised on the
backyard as pets by private owner at Chennai
with a history of intense itching and alopecia in
the facial region was referred by SPCA, Chennai
for clinical diagnosis and treatment. A thorough
clinical investigation was carried out on these
ailing rabbits. Microscopic examination of skin
scrapings collected from the lesions revealed the
presence of Sarcoptes scabiei. The ailing rabbits
which were treated with ivermectin and benzyl
benzoate showed marked improvement in their
lesions and the rabbits became normal and
active after eight weeks post treatment.
Description
TNV_IVJ_Apr2019_96(04)_58-59
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Rabbits