Ivermectin - Used for Worms, Lice and Mites in Chickens

Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication, effective against most worms (not tapeworm), most mites and some lice including scaly leg mite and northern fowl mite. Ivermectin is not licensed for use in poultry in the UK but is commonly prescribed by vets and is an effective treatment. Ivermectin pour-on is applied to the skin.

• Used to treat Ectoparasites: Worms, some lice and most mites including scaly leg mite. Remember Red Mite live in the house, so housing will require alternative treatment.

• Formats available: Injectable, oral or pour on drops for skin. Pour on drops are usually prescribed by vets in the UK.
  

• Dosage: Follow the instructions given by your vet, there are various strengths and dosages and it depends on the strength of the preparation that you are using.

• For the treatment of an existing infestation, repeat doses are required often weekly three times.

• Active Ingredient: Ivermectin

• Sold in UK as Ivomec, Xeno 200, Noromectin but also has names like Heartgard30 and Acarexx

• Egg Withdrawal period: As advised by Vet, depends on the strength of solution. Ivomec Eprinex usually 7 days.

• Slaughtering for meat for human consumption: As advised by Vet, depends on the strength of solution. Ivomec Eprinex usually 28 days.

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water following treatment

• Category: POM-VPS

• Storage: In original packing below 25ºC and out of reach of children.

The advice given here is that of the authors and should not be considered as professional advice. Where there is conflicting information, you should always follow the advice of your vet.