A non-invasive technique for the control of intestinal parasites in rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta).
Control of intestinal parasites is a major concern in maintaining the health and well-being of captive primates. This study established that percutaneous application of ivermectin was as effective as subcutaneous administration for the control of nematodes in captive rhesus macaques. The method is less intrusive than the standard subcutaneous or oral delivery routes and did not adversely affect the health of any of the study subjects.
Bercovitch
F B
FB
Caribbean Primate Research Center, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, Sabana Seca 00952.
Rodriguez
J F
JF
Nieves
P
P
Ortiz
C A
CA
Chardon
A
A
Kessler
M J
MJ
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008253:Macaca mulatta; D008297:Male; D008992:Monkey Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009349:Nematode Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*
D007559:Ivermectin