Therapeutic management of concurrent Sarcoptic and Psoroptic mange infestation in rabbits

Abstract

Thirty-six adult male New Zealand White rabbits were infested with mange at a private rabbit farm in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Microscopically examined skin scrapings showed many mites and ova of Sarcoptes scabiei and Psoroptes cuniculi. Based on the site of lesions, the mange infested rabbits were grouped into three as Group I – lesions on body, Group II – lesions on ear and Group III – lesion on legs, each consisting of 10 rabbits. All the groups were treated with Ivermectin @ 0.4mg/kg b.wt. subcutaneously at weekly intervals for 4 weeks and topical application of 25% benzyl benzoate every day. Complete recovery was noticed after 18th day, 22nd day and 28th day on ears, legs and body, respectively.