Publications by authors named "Ray J Wynan"
Article Synopsis
- Sarcoptic mange is a serious disease affecting wild bare-nosed wombats, leading to severe skin issues and potential death if untreated.
- In Australia, moxidectin is approved as a treatment, but there is limited documented evidence of its effectiveness.
- A case report described two male wombats treated with moxidectin, showing significant improvement in their skin condition and complete clearance of the mites after the treatment.
Pharmacokinetics of a topical application of moxidectin in bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus).
Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports
August 2024
Sarcoptic mange is a debilitating disease that affects bare-nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus). One of the drugs currently used for treatment is moxidectin, as it has a relatively high efficacy against endo and ectoparasites and side effects are uncommon in domestic species, thus it is considered a relatively safe drug to use at the recommended doses. Developing further understanding of the pharmacokinetics of moxidectin will aid in developing treatment regimens for sarcoptic mange in wombats.
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