The use of flumethrin pour-on for de-ticking black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) prior to translocation in Zimbabwe.
The use of flumethrin pour-on in 1.0% and 0.5% concentrations for the purpose of de-ticking black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) prior to translocation is reported. Both formulations achieved a high level of efficacy within 8 to 12 h following treatment. The 0.5% formulation was found to be more suitable than the 1.0% for use on the dry, hairless skin of the rhinoceros because the increased dose volume resulted in more rapid spreading.
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Agricura (Pvt) Ltd., Harare, Zimbabwe.
D000818:Animals; D010527:Perissodactyla / Q000469:parasitology*; D011722:Pyrethrins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013983:Tick Control / Q000379:methods; D013984:Tick Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D015030:Zimbabwe
D011722:Pyrethrins; C041392:flumethrin