Effectiveness of Ivermectin Treatment for Reindeer Peritonitis
Author Information
Author(s): Sauli Laaksonen, Antti Oksanen, Toomas Orro, Harri Norberg, Mauri Nieminen, Antti Sukura
Primary Institution: Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira
Hypothesis
Can different treatment regimes effectively reduce the severity of peritonitis caused by Setaria tundra in reindeer?
Conclusion
Ivermectin treatment in autumn significantly reduced the severity of peritonitis in reindeer calves due to setariosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Ivermectin treatment was efficient against peritonitis in reindeer calves.
- None of the treated calves had live S. tundra nematodes in their abdominal cavity.
- Significant differences in peritonitis severity were observed between treated and control groups.
Takeaway
Giving reindeer calves a medicine called ivermectin in the fall helps them feel better and reduces their tummy problems caused by a tiny worm.
Methodology
The study involved three trials testing ivermectin and deltamethrin treatments on reindeer calves at different times of the year.
Limitations
The study could not prevent the movement of the S. tundra outbreak to new areas in the North despite treatment.
Participant Demographics
Reindeer calves and adults from various herding cooperatives in Finland.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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