Ivermectin - topical application?

[gabtrac]

Good morning. We purchased a tube of "Ivermectin Liquid for Horses - oral solution" from our local feed supply. They explained the off label issue and toxicity issues.
That is all the info I could get.
I'm now wanting to make sure I have the correct product to apply topically.
Is this the correct Ivermectin to apply topically?
Thanks!!

 

[nuthatched]

No, you need the pour in kind. Unfortunately, ivermectin is losing efficacy in chicken to over use

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Unfortunately, ivermectin is losing efficacy in chicken to over use

Parasites are becoming resistant to it. This is why you are supposed to switch wormers each time. But honestly I don't worm and haven't for over 5 years with no issues at all. I personally would only do so when it is clear it is needed.

 

[gabtrac]

Parasites are becoming resistant to it. This is why you are supposed to switch wormers each time. But honestly I don't worm and haven't for over 5 years with no issues at all. I personally would only do so when it is clear it is needed.

Thanks. I was using it to treat mites, only. We've thoroughly dusted the coop with DE and sulphur.

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Thanks. I was using it to treat mites, only. We've thoroughly dusted the coop with DE and sulphur.

That won't treat mites. You'll want to use Gardstar Garden & Poultry Dust to treat mites.

 

[Eggcessive]

If you get the ivermectin 5 mg per ml pour on, to the back of the neck over the spine, you can apply 0.1 ml per every 2 pounds of weight once and again in 14 days to treat mites. Permethrin garden dust can also be used once and repeated in 7 days to get the mites, and later the newly hatched ones. All facilities should be treated after removing bedding. Permethrin spray may be used for treating the coop.