Therapy of Knemidocoptic Mange in Budgerigars with Spot-on Application of Moxidectin

Authors: MÜFİT TOPARLAK, ERKUT TÜZER, AYŞEN GARGILI, AYNUR GÜLANBER

Abstract: In this study, 30 Budgerigars ( Melopsittacus undulatus) with Knemidocoptes pilae infection were treated with a spot-on application of moxidectin (Cydectin® Injection For Cattle) at a dose of 1 mg (0.1 ml Cydectin) per bird. This application was given once to 10 birds and twice at 10 days intervals to 20 birds. Clinical signs in all birds of both groups disappeared 30-40 days after treatment. No side effects were seen.

Keywords: Mange, Knemidocoptes pilae, Budgerigar, Treatment, Moxidectin

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