Ivermectin use for scaly leg mites?

[Lortiz]

I use Eprinex. It is a pour-on version of Ivermectin that has zero-withdrawal, so I don't have to discard the eggs. I have never seen any mites on my chickens, nor do I see signs of worms. I have large chickens, so I put 7 drops to the back of the neck directly on the skin.

Eprinex is Eprinomectin, not Ivermectin. They are in the same class of drug, but not exactly the same.

 

[Lortiz]

I don't seem to be able to get that in Canada. I'm curious though, what makes it different from the other pour on versions of Ivermectin that do have a withdrawal period? If Eprinex is somehow a healthier version I need to find a way to get me some!

Eprinex is Eprinomectin, not Ivermectin. I do not know if Eprinomectin is considered safer, but I have seen some people suggest that it is more effective. I don't know if that is true.

 

[all4children]

Thanks. Can't get Eprinomectin in Canada. It's probably too safe and effective to be approved by our government.

 

[HomeChicken]

I use Eprinex. It is a pour-on version of Ivermectin that has zero-withdrawal, so I don't have to discard the eggs. I have never seen any mites on my chickens, nor do I see signs of worms. I have large chickens, so I put 7 drops to the back of the neck directly on the skin.

hi. How often do you do this?

 

[Jen2win]

I use ivermectin pour on for cattle on my bantam chickens. Some are more prone to scaly leg mites than others but the ivermectin DOES work! The scales may still be raised for some time after the treatment but it does work. I have had several cases here especially with my feather footed birds.

How much do you use on each bird

 

[Sally PB]

How much do you use on each bird

@Jen2win, this thread is years old. The post you're quoting is from someone who hasn't been on BYC since 2013, so you're not likely to get a reply here. You would have better luck starting a new thread.

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