title: Treatment and control ofTrixacarus caviaeinfestation in a conventional guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) breeding colony.
abstract: A case of sarcoptic mange caused byTrixacarus caviaein a conventional guinea pig breeding colony is reported. The infestation was reported in a large colony of guinea pigs during the month of July, 2013 affecting 30 breeder guinea pigs. Severely infested animals were treated individually with subcutaneous injection of ivermectin 1 % w/v (Neomec®) at the rate of 400 µg/kg body weight 10 days apart. Three doses of ivermectin were sufficient to eliminate the parasite which tested negative after 30 days of the first treatment. The entire colony was given preventive dose of ivermectin spray (2 mg/ml solution) following the same schedule. Strict hygienic measures were followed. New hair growth in the severely affected animals was evidenced on 30th day of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Pasteur Institute of India, Nilgiris Hill, Coonoor, 643 103 Tamil Nadu India.
authors.forename: Anjan Jyoti
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Nath
keywords: Guinea pig; Ivermectin; Trixacarus caviae