Journal of Krishi Vigyan

Rabbits are very much prone to skin infections of which Sarcoptic mange is most commonly noticed. Eight non descriptive rabbits of 1-2 yr age of both the sexes were presented by different owners with the history of pruritis, scab and crusts formation in the ears, paws and alopecia all over the body. Detailed clinical examination revealed thick crusts over the ear margins, paws and scales on the body. Skin scrapings of the affected areas under microscope confirmed the Sarcoptes spp., mite. Ivermectin @400 mcg/kg bwt sc administered once in a week for four weeks along with topical application of benzyl benzoate and supplementation with vitamins and minerals were found to be effective with a good prognosis. No recurrence was reported till date in all the rabbits.