Indian Journal of Animal Research

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  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 55
  • Issue: 1

Comparative efficacy of ivermectin and fipronil spot on against Knemidocoptes pilae in budgerigars

  • Author:
  • Serug Akhtar1, Uzma Farid Durrani1,, Asim Khalid Mahmood1, Haroon Akbar2, Rashid Hussain1, Khizar Matloob1, Raheela Akhtar3, Waseem Yaqub1, Abid Hussain1
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 105 to 108

1Pet Centre, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

2Department of Parasitology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

3Department of Pathology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

*Corresponding Author: Uzma Farid Durrani, Pet Centre, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, Email: ufdurrani@uvas.edu.pk

Online published on 18 March, 2021.

Abstract

In Pakistan, Knemidocoptes pilae (scaly face mite) mite infestation is a frequently seen parasitic issue in budgerigars. This mite specifically causes extensive damage to featherless areas of cere and legs. This study was conducted to evaluate the topical efficacy of 1% ivermectin and 10% fipronil against two groups of Knemidocoptes pilae infested budgerigars. Fipronil and ivermectin spot on were topically administered on days 0, 7 and 14, on dorsal surface of neck in their respective group. It was concluded that ivermectin readily initiates the healing response after first application as compared to the fipronil and both drugs clear the Knemidocoptic infestation and lesions by 21 days following first treatment.

Keywords

Budgerigar, Fipronil, Ivermectin, Knemidocoptes pilae, Scaly face mite