135/19 | Clinical & Field Article | Wild Life Sciences
Evaluation of Medical Management of Ocular Setariosis in Equids in India
D.S. Mohite, C.S. Sheikh, S.D. Williams and P.C. CompstonBrooke India, A-223-226, Pacifi c Business Park, Sahibabad Industrial Area, Ghaziabad-201010 U.P.
Published in the Indian Veterinary Journal March 2020: 97 (3) - pages 53 to 55(Received: April, 2019, Accepted: September, 2019)
Abstract
For working equids treated in the eld, surgical management of equine ocular setariosis (EOS) poses an unacceptable welfare risk. After literature review and expert consultation, we developed a medical protocol to treat EOS. Eight cases were treated with oral ivermectin @ 0.6mg/kg B.wt. at four days interval until the worm was immobile (maximum seven doses). Six parasites became immobile; remaining cases were either lost to follow-up or alternative treatment was sought by the owner. Limited ocular pathology was observed.
Key Words: Setaria spp, equine, ocular, management