airsac mite treatment- Australia
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airsac mite treatment- Australia
Hi all,
I want to treat my birds for air sac mites. I have read online that Scatt is the best product, but this is not available/legal in Australia.
I have also been told Avimec is suitable, although it is not registered to treat air sac mites.
What are people using here in Aus?
Thanks,
Adam
I want to treat my birds for air sac mites. I have read online that Scatt is the best product, but this is not available/legal in Australia.
I have also been told Avimec is suitable, although it is not registered to treat air sac mites.
What are people using here in Aus?
Thanks,
Adam
Adam
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
If I'm not mistaken Moxidectin or Moxidectin plus is / was avail in Aust. and used for worms and blood sucking parasites.
http://aussiefinchforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=200&t=14928
Check out this thread from the Aussie finch forum.
http://aussiefinchforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=200&t=14928
Check out this thread from the Aussie finch forum.
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
Don't seem to be able to access that forum.
I had hoped to buy some Scatt online.
But it's not going to happen
http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/scatt5 ... -p-13.html
I had hoped to buy some Scatt online.
But it's not going to happen

http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/scatt5 ... -p-13.html
Adam
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
Avimec has Ivermectin as it's active ingredient so it would be more like S76 or Iverlux
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SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
here you can find a bit of information about mite treatment http://bullfinchcorner.bravesites.com/e ... eral/mites
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
so would avimec be ok to use?
Will it work?
Will it work?
Adam
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
It would be fine to use but you will have to apply multiple times not just once like Scatt, just be sure to follow directionsadamharbeck wrote: so would avimec be ok to use?
Will it work?
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)
GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
Thanks debbie. I'll try and order some today.
Adam
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
Hello Adam moxidectin is used to help cure ASM along with other parasites, ivomec will do almost the same. With moxidectin you can get moxidectin plus which includes a tapeworm killer which ivomec doesn't. Does ivomec work well simply yes and it is usually a bit cheaper, but I have found that ivomec to be slower and requires a few more treatments to cure the issue. Both are great as a wormer so keep this in mind when its time to worm your birds. With ivomec there is a bit of an issue how to give this product, some believe that it works in drinking water while others believe that it sinks to the bottom, I also believe this. So I would suggest putting a drop on the side of the neck and if the bird is really bad state then even an additional drop on the inside of a leg, remember blow away feathers to give the dose on skin as it will absorb through the skin. I personally use moxidectin but on a change I will go to ivomec.
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
Why are you treating them for air sac mites,do the birds have it or showing symptoms?
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
the birds wheeze loudly when agitated. they seem and sing fine otherwise, but I thought it might be best to treat them.
Adam
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
why don't you just buy some s76 off the vet in sydney. iys a proven product on asm so will be fine
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
Air sac mites (Sternostoma or Cytodites) Loss of condition, cough, sneeze, nasal discharge, unable to sing, response to treatment. Particularly common in Gouldians,Moxidectin orally or spot on
http://www.auspigeonco.com.au/
http://www.auspigeonco.com.au/
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Re: airsac mite treatment- Australia
they might not have it. they seem ok, but prevention is better than cure.
Adam
10+ apricot canaries, 8 Bengalese Mannikins, 4 peaceful doves, 10 parrot cichlids, 3 clownfish, 2 damselfish, 1 Birman cat, 3 bantam chooks & more plants than is normal or healthy.
10+ apricot canaries, 8 Bengalese Mannikins, 4 peaceful doves, 10 parrot cichlids, 3 clownfish, 2 damselfish, 1 Birman cat, 3 bantam chooks & more plants than is normal or healthy.