Recent news on Ivermectin

Horse wormer poses danger to canines  -  Apr 28, 2007
Capital Press (subscription),..."Dogs of the collie breeds are especially susceptible to damage from Ivermectin," said Dr. Jason Moulton, Animal Health Clinic. "People often don't even

Rotation Makes for More Effective Deworming  -  Apr 25, 2007
TheHorse.com,This group includes the ivermectin and moxidectin dewormers and works by causing paralysis in parasites. This class not only kills nematodes, like the small

Sierra Leone receives additional financing for the health sector ...  -  May 22, 2007
ReliefWeb (press release),The disease can be treated through an annual dose of the drug ivermectin, and the Government has launched a massive campaign involving the World Bank,

Dedication To Stopping Preventable Blindness Honored With Global Award  -  May 2, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...plans to control river blindness, then successfully carry out field trials of what was at the time a newly available drug called Mectizan (ivermectin).

Rotation Makes for More Effective Deworming  -  Apr 25, 2007
TheHorse.com,This group includes the ivermectin and moxidectin dewormers and works by causing paralysis in parasites. This class not only kills nematodes, like the small

Generic wormers help cut cost of parasite maintenance  -  Mar 30, 2007
Capital Press (subscription),National studies and observation of her own clients' horses have shown that Ivermectin is being overused. Parasites are becoming resistant to it.

New Madrid Fault: Earthquakes in Kentucky  -  Apr 22, 2007
TheHorse.com,Emerging issues such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in horses, ivermectin-resistant parasites, and the ever-present threat of

Decision-makers commit to global action against forgotten diseases  -  Apr 20, 2007
Matangi Tonga,WHO had secured access to two drugs crucial to the PCT strategy, albendazole and ivermectin. With the agreement signed today, WHO has also secured

Liver flukes are spreading  -  Mar 30, 2007
High Plains Journal,..."We treat everything with IVOMEC® Plus (ivermectin/clorsulon) every time we treat for parasites, and I know it is a paying proposition," he says.

Early Summer Deworming & Nursing Affects Cattle Weight Gain  -  Mar 30, 2007
CattleNetwork.com,At that time, treated animals received label-recommended dosages of an ivermectin pour-on. Pairs grazed in rotation seven bermudagrass pastures overseeded

Cattle Preconditioning Forum: An Ideal Strategic Deworming Program  -  Mar 28, 2007
CattleNetwork.com,In a North Dakota study, cows treated with ivermectin weaned calves a mean of 15.5 pounds heavier than controls, suggesting increased milk production.

Pet Corner  -  Mar 25, 2007
Stabroek News,We do that with the oral or injectable dosages of a drug called Ivermectin. This drug is one of the major achievements in the constant quest to improve the

Understand and Control Botflies  -  Mar 23, 2007
EquiSearch.com,In addition, modern dewormers containing ivermectin are efficient at killing the larvae that reach the stomach. For this reason, many veterinarians advocate

Design a Top-Notch Deworming Program  -  Mar 23, 2007
EquiSearch.com,Ivermectin and moxidectin are the only available products effective against bots. In a purge deworming program, you can kill two birds with one stone by

Pet Corner  -  Mar 11, 2007
Stabroek News,...i) Some of our veterinarians are using, as a general dewormer, exactly the same drug (Ivermectin) that kills the microfilariae (immature stages of the

Keeping your horse free from worms  -  Mar 15, 2007
Horse & Hound Online,In fact, there are relatively few chemicals currently used to treat horses against worms — the most common being fenbendazole, ivermectin, moxidectin,

Yes, cats can get heartworms  -  Mar 14, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,Ivermectin is available in a chewable formulation, milbemycin as a flavored tablet, and selamectin comes in a topical formulation. After being placed on the

Zimecterin® Gold User ‘Drives Home the Gold’; Utah Horse Owner ...  -  Mar 8, 2007
United States Equestrian Federation,Merial, maker of Zimecterin® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel), announced Jonah Christensen of Salt Lake City, UT, won the grand prize of the Zimecterin Gold

Fannin County Horse Committee holds Equine Information Field Day ...  -  Mar 5, 2007
North Texas e-News,FCHC will be accepting donations – for a minimum $5 donation, you will receive a paste wormer – 1.87% Ivermectin. We also would like to invite anyone who

Cattle Preconditioning Forum: A Few Points On Anthelmintic Resistance  -  Feb 23, 2007
CattleNetwork.com,There is virtually no disagreement within the scientific community that all endectocides (including doramectin, eprinomectin, ivermectin and moxidectin)

Moon Blindness  -  Feb 2, 2007
TheHorse.com,..."The tiny larvae of Onchocerca (O. volvulus, a parasitic worm) commonly induced uveitis in the past, but with use of ivermectin, we don't see this much

Get ‘er done!...at the Equine and Agriculture Field Day March 10  -  Feb 15, 2007
North Texas e-News,The FCHC will be taking donations, and for each $5 donation you will receive a 1.87% Ivermectin wormer. For more information on FCHC and the calendar please

Nigeria: Keeping River Blindness Under Control  -  Jan 31, 2007
AllAfrica.com,According to the Director of APOC in the 19 countries where the distribution has started, Dr. Uche Amazigo, a Nigeria said that development of ivermectin

New tools for war on head lice  -  Dec 22, 2006
Baltimore Sun,Some researchers are instead reaching into the barnyard medicine cabinet for a new anti-louse remedy: ivermectin, an insecticide that has been used to treat

Having Trouble Keeping Track of Equine Events Nationwide?  -  Dec 29, 2006
Equestrianmag.com,The 2007 Equine Event Calendar is free, while supplies last, with the purchase of any two doses of IverCare® (ivermectin) Paste, StrongyleCare® (pyrantel

Country Vet  -  Dec 22, 2006
Grit MagazineYour veterinarian should give an injection of ivermectin every fall, and an oral dose of fenbendazole deworming paste each spring. A pour-on ivermectin

How can my child get rid of head lice?  -  Jan 12, 2007
Peru Tribune,...*Ivermectin is widely used in veterinary medicine as an antiparasitic drug and is available for human use for treating certain worms.

New Understanding Of Immune System Creates Unexpected Links In ...  -  Dec 19, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),...a tablespoon of kerosene to stun the worms, but modern antihelminthic drugs (eg Albendazole, Ivermectin, Thiabendazole) are effective and much safer.

New tools for war on head lice  -  Dec 22, 2006
Baltimore Sun,Some researchers are instead reaching into the barnyard medicine cabinet for a new anti-louse remedy: ivermectin, an insecticide that has been used to treat

'Winterize' your horses  -  Dec 16, 2006
Capital Press (subscription),The next step is to remove any lingering bot fly eggs from my horses and to worm them with Ivermectin. This wormer targets bots and will assure that none of

Country Vet  -  Dec 22, 2006
Grit MagazineYour veterinarian should give an injection of ivermectin every fall, and an oral dose of fenbendazole deworming paste each spring. A pour-on ivermectin

Owner fears treatment will cure mange, but kill dogs  -  Dec 3, 2006
Miami Herald,Your veterinarian is correct: The chemical used to treat mange in dogs, namely Ivermectin, is toxic to breeds like yours. Twice daily (morning and evening),

Pfizer Introduces New Daily+ Deworming Program  -  Dec 2, 2006
TheHorse.com,Twice-yearly use of Equimax (ivermectin 1.87%/ praziquantel 14.03%) offers the additional power of ivermectin, to attack bots, and praziquantel to fight the

New Understanding Of Immune System Creates Unexpected Links In ...  -  Dec 19, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),...a tablespoon of kerosene to stun the worms, but modern antihelminthic drugs (eg Albendazole, Ivermectin, Thiabendazole) are effective and much safer.

If you want to help  -  Dec 7, 2006
Hagerstown Morning Herald,Betadine solution and Betadine scrub, bag pine shavings and daily and monthly deworming regimens such as Panacure, Strongid, Ivermectin or ComboCare,

Update: Accused Horse Hoarder Allowed Back On Farm  -  Dec 6, 2006
NBC 25,Items they are in need of are: daily wormer, and regular monthly wormers such as Panacure, Strongid, Ivermectin or ComboCare.

New pastures in production medicine  -  Dec 4, 2006
American Veterinary Medical Association,..."Nothing is going to affect parasites like ivermectin once did," Dr. Snyder acknowledged, "(but) some things might reduce your parasite load 20 percent to

Pfizer Animal Health Supports New Canaan Mounted Troop’s Capital ...  09 Nov 2006
Strongid® C or Strongid® C 2X™ Equine Anthelmintic daily, as well as twice-yearly administrations of Equimax™ Paste (ivermectin 1.87%/praziquantel 14.03 ... -Equestrianmag.com, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania ...  Nov 8, 2006
Its first product is expected to be ready for commercialization in 2009. Topaz is developing a topical form of ivermectin for the treatment of head lice. ... -PrimeZone (press release), Parasite Primer  Oct 20, 2006
Three consecutive treatments at intervals of five months using ivermectin and moxidectin are recommended to eradicate large strongyles. ... -TheHorse.com, Groom guide to dog’s day out  Oct 29, 2006
De-worm your dog to improve coat and skin. The best medicines for internal worms are Drontal Plus, Pyrate Forte, Plozin and Ivermectin. ... -Calcutta Telegraph, Pfizer Animal Health Supports New Canaan Mounted Troop  Oct 31, 2006
Strongid(R) C or Strongid(R) C 2X(TM) Equine Anthelmintic daily, as well as twice-yearly administrations of Equimax(TM) Paste (ivermectin 1.87%/praziquantel ... -Equestrianmag.com, Uganda: Kids to Get Free Trachoma Treatment  Oct 17, 2006
People in the Teso and Busoga regions where lymphatic Filariasis (which causes elephantiasis) is rampant, would be given Ivermectin and Albendazole treatment. ... -AllAfrica.com, WEEKEND- Equimax Protects Stallions, Mares, and Foals throughout ...  Oct 15, 2006
Equimax (ivermectin 1.87%/praziquantel 14.03%) is the only combination dewormer, with tapeworm control, approved as safe in breeding, pregnant and lactating ... -TheHorse.com, Publicado: Sab Oct 14, 2006 5:01 pm Asunto: Unless directed to do ...  Oct 14, 2006
...sugars and red isotretinoin yes to a diet of mostly fresh foods, with few sugars o itraconazole dyes of any kinds, had made a significant differenc ivermectin ... -Shell Security, Mission to the Congo  Oct 16, 2006
...the DRC. Riverblindness is preventable by taking annual doses of ivermectin (known by its trade name, Mectizan). The debilitating ... -Princeton Packet, Treatment For Leg Mange  Sep 19, 2006
Veterinarians in the past have used oral ivermectin to treat horses with mange, but fears of drug resistance from long-term treatments of ivermectin prompted ... -TheHorse.com

Fighting Fall Foes  Sep 4, 2006
...bots. Ivermectin, the active ingredient in a variety of products, controls bots and other internal parasites, says Townsend. Moxidectin ... -TheHorse.com

Chemical restrictions unrealistic says VFF  Sep 4, 2006
A Federal Government committee is investigating a list of agriculture chemicals - including Ivermectin, which is commonly used in with livestock, and Lemat ... -Country News

Farmers blast laws  Sep 13, 2006
...urea and sulphur fertilisers, dichlorvos and phosphine (grain fumigants), Le Mat (used to control insects on pastures and crops), Ivermectin sheep drench, soil ... -Bendigo Advertiser

Letter: Doctor: Beware of Lyme disease  Aug 30, 2006
Also included are parts of Westwood, Walpole and Needham. Deer can be given medication in corn laced with an antiparasitic medicine called Ivermectin. ... -Westwood Press

HCJB WORLD RADIO MEDICAL TEAM SPEARHEADS EFFORT THAT ELIMINATES ...  Aug 25, 2006
Merck & Co. developed a drug, Ivermectin (Mectizan), in 1987 that was capable of killing immature forms of the parasite in humans. ... -Religion News Service

Breathing trouble is a red flag  Sep 5, 2006
Nasal mites can also cause excessive reverse sneezing. These mites can easily be eliminated by the use of the drugs ivermectin or selamectin. ... -OCRegister

Banyu, Maruho Receive NHI Approval For Oral Scabies Medication  Aug 27, 2006
...have announced that an additional indication of Stromectol Tablets 3mg - generic name ivermectin - has been approved for the administration for scabies ... -Medical News Today

Owner fears treatment will cure mange, but kill dogs  -  Dec 3, 2006
Miami Herald,Your veterinarian is correct: The chemical used to treat mange in dogs, namely Ivermectin, is toxic to breeds like yours. Twice daily (morning and evening),

Virbac Launches a New Broad Spectrum Heartworm Anthelmintic  -  Nov 13, 2006
PR Newswire (press release),It is the first product to combine the three active ingredients ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel into a once-a-month chewable tablet that dogs

Victory in louse wars?  -  Nov 13, 2006
Sun-Sentinel.com,Some researchers are instead reaching into the barnyard medicine cabinet for a new anti-louse remedy: ivermectin, an insecticide that has been used to treat

Pfizer Animal Health Supports New Canaan Mounted Troop, Inc.  -  Nov 15, 2006
TheHorse.com,Equine Anthelmintic daily, as well as twice-yearly administrations of Equimax Paste (ivermectin 1.87%/praziquantel 14.03%) or Equell (ivermectin 1.87%).

Pfizer Introduces New Daily+ Deworming Program  -  Dec 2, 2006
TheHorse.com,Twice-yearly use of Equimax (ivermectin 1.87%/ praziquantel 14.03%) offers the additional power of ivermectin, to attack bots, and praziquantel to fight the

If you want to help  -  Dec 7, 2006
Hagerstown Morning Herald,Betadine solution and Betadine scrub, bag pine shavings and daily and monthly deworming regimens such as Panacure, Strongid, Ivermectin or ComboCare,

Update: Accused Horse Hoarder Allowed Back On Farm  -  Dec 6, 2006
NBC 25,Items they are in need of are: daily wormer, and regular monthly wormers such as Panacure, Strongid, Ivermectin or ComboCare.

New pastures in production medicine  -  Dec 4, 2006
American Veterinary Medical Association,..."Nothing is going to affect parasites like ivermectin once did," Dr. Snyder acknowledged, "(but) some things might reduce your parasite load 20 percent to

Protecting Children Against River Blindness  Aug 23, 2006
Oncho Secretariat, in collaboration with Nippon Foundation and Helen Keller International, took the baton and are distributing free of Ivermectin, the medicine ... -AllAfrica.com

What's on the Horizon for Parasite Control  Aug 9, 2006
...the biggest strides. The most effective dewormer to result from the last 20 years of research is Ivermectin. That anthelmintic's ... -TheHorse.com

Banyu, Maruho Receive NHI Approval For Oral Scabies Medication  Aug 27, 2006
...have announced that an additional indication of Stromectol Tablets 3mg - generic name ivermectin - has been approved for the administration for scabies ... -Medical News Today

Tiny Bugs Wreak Havoc; Report of Collembola as Human Parasites ...  Aug 16, 2006
...lot less. Also, there have been only about 3-4 unconfirmed reports of people being cured with Doxycycline and Ivermectin. Yes, thank ... -Infection Control Today

Onchocerciasis Treatment Reduces Prevalence And Intensity By 38 ...  Aug 1, 2006
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of 8-year vertical distribution of Ivermectin, the only treatment available against onchocerciasis, among ... -Medical News Today

USDA Undermines Organic Law, Authority of Expert Panel Ignored  Aug 22, 2006
...“The National List already includes three substances for livestock use, lidocaine, procaine, and ivermectin, with withdrawal times for organic use that ... -Food Consumer

HCJB WORLD RADIO MEDICAL TEAM SPEARHEADS EFFORT THAT ELIMINATES ...  Aug 25, 2006
Merck & Co. developed a drug, Ivermectin (Mectizan), in 1987 that was capable of killing immature forms of the parasite in humans. ... -Religion News Service

River blindness drops in Equatorial Guinea  Jul 31, 2006
Carlos Ascaso of the Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer assessed the impact of eight-year vertical distribution of Ivermectin, the only ... -United Press International

Revolution in fluke and worm control from Norbrook  Aug 4, 2006
Laboratories. Closamectin combines Ivermectin with Flukicide Closantel, fresh to the cattle market, says Norbrook. “Closamectin ... -FarmersWeekly

Canine Heartworm Disease  Aug 3, 2006
...has ended. Medications use to eliminate the microfilarae include the use of ivermectin and milbemycin oxime. Careful observation ... -Hua Hin Today

Liberia: UNMIL Humanitarian Situation Report No. 65  Aug 9, 2006
WHO participated in the Joint Mano River Union (MRU) Countries meeting on the status of Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI) implementation and ... -ReliefWeb

Pfizer Introduces Simple Rotational Deworming Calendar  Jul 26, 2006
...begins in January or February with administration of Anthelcide EQ (oxibendazole) and continues in March or April with Equimax (ivermectin 1.87%, praziquantel ... -TheHorse.com

Gene can be fatal for herding dogs  Jul 10, 2006
...veterinarian Katrina Mealey of Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, Wash., and her team found that ivermectin sensitivity is ... -Newsday

Drug Resistance of Equine Internal Parasites  Jul 12, 2006
Resistance among small strongyle species currently has not been found for ivermectin and moxidectin, but has been documented for all other commercially ... -TheHorse.com

Topic: Mite infestation (Read 1 times)  Jul 8, 2006
Injections of Ivermectin can be given but many breeds of dogs do suffer side effects, so this is only done when all else fails. ... -DogExplorer

Africa Malaria Day and Nigeria’s new strategy  Jul 18, 2006
Days, National Immunization Days, Mass Measles Campaign and Reaching Every Ward with ITNs; Community, Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI); Community ... -The Tide

Farnam Offers Family Vacation Sweepstakes  Jul 7, 2006
Winners may choose one of the following: Year supply (six doses) of IverCare® (ivermectin) Paste; approximate retail value: $48.00. ... -TheHorse.com

Brian Duke; Researcher Advanced The Treatment of River Blindness  Jun 30, 2006
...were working closely on the clinical development of an oral drug called ivermectin -- trademarked as Mectizan -- that proved effective in improving and ... -Washington Post

Parasite Control Programs for Mature Horses  Jun 28, 2006
That's why bot infections are usually managed by using boticidal drugs (eg, ivermectin or moxidectin) during autumn or early winter. ... -TheHorse.com

Continuing the fight against cattle ticks  Jun 22, 2006
...have tested a permethrin-containing acaricide in the four-poster and are also feeding infested deer whole-kernel corn treated with ivermectin or other systemic ... -The Prairie Star

Cats can get heartworms  Jun 26, 2006
Heartgard for cats contains the same active ingredient (Ivermectin) as the Heartgard you give your dog, but the dosing for cats is very different than that for ... -Monterey County Herald



Carter Center closes in on Guinea worm  16 May 2006
Delivered 75 million doses of ivermectin, donated by Merck, to 11 countries in Africa and Latin America to combat river blindness, a parasitic disease ... - Haber Sa?l?k

Is Your City in the Dog House?  May 5, 2006
The survey(i), conducted by Merial Limited, the makers of HEARTGARD® Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), ranks the top 15 markets (listed below from least to most ... - Yahoo! News

Is Your City in the Dog House?  May 5, 2006
...how to prevent it by visiting http://www.StopWorms.com The survey(i), conducted by Merial Limited, the makers of HEARTGARD(R) Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), ranks ... - PR Newswire

Kiwa Bio-Tech to Acquire Beijing Huasheng Medicine Co.  May 10, 2006
Products include: Bailedi Disinfector for animals including 11 unique animal disinfectants, Huasheng Ivermectin Injection including 15 unique injectable ... - PrimeZone

PanAfrica: Study Raises Hopes of Vaccine for River Blindness  Apr 27, 2006
The current treatment for river blindness is the drug ivermectin, which kills larval parasites but not the adult worms. These can live for more than ten years. ... - AllAfrica.com

Merial Stands Behind Cattle Gain with IVOMEC Plus Challenge  Apr 26, 2006
The IVOMEC â Plus (ivermectin/clorsulon) Challenge gives producers in eight states a firsthand look at the benefits of treating cattle for parasites in the ... - CattleNetwork.com





Coming Attractions: The Newest Dewormers  Apr 3, 2006
...reach the market in mid-1998. Like Ivermectin, Doramectin and Moxidectin are part of the Avermectin family. One might think of them ... - TheHorse.com

Learn to Identify Horse Skin Problems  Mar 30, 2006
Corticosteroids can stop the itching, and you'll need to get your horse on a two-phase deworming program with ivermectin-one dose to zap the existing worms ... - EquiSearch.com

March preparation month for horses  Mar 17, 2006
...the summer. I worm with 10 ccs of liquid Ivermectin in March and my horses are slick and shiny before the end of April. Both my ... - Capital Press (subscription)

Egyptian program to eliminate elephantiasis successful  Mar 28, 2006
...transmitted, they are not known to infect any species other than humans and mosquitoes, and they are vulnerable to three drugs, albendazole, ivermectin and DEC ... - News-Medical.net

Looking for lice  Mar 26, 2006
Last April, biologists captured and treated the pack of five wolves they knew were infested with lice by injecting them with Ivermectin, a cattle dewormer ... - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

In many cases, infection is more common in areas where sanitation ...  Apr 2, 2006
The diagnosis is made by finding larvae in stool or duodenal fluid. The infection is usually treated with the medication ivermectin or thiabendazole. ... - Health24.com

Cuisine For The Golden Years  Mar 11, 2006
In particular, the availability of modern deworming medications, such as ivermectin, is widely considered the biggest single contributing factor to our horse's ... - TheHorse.com

Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) Again Reduces Price of STOCRIN ...  Mar 16, 2006
The Merck Mectizan Donation Program - In 1987, MSD committed to donate its drug MECTIZAN® (ivermectin), for the treatment onchocerciasis (river blindness), to ... - AllAfrica.com

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