Topical treatment of sarcoptic mange in brushtail possums

Topical Removed: ivermectin Added: bravecto Added: (fluralaner) Added: Added: applied Added: at Removed: 0.4 Added: 25 mg/kg is the Added: current Added: preferred agent for confirmed sarcoptic mange in brushtails, Removed: applied Added: with Removed: weekly Added: a Removed: for Added: single Removed: 6 Added: follow-up Added: at Added: Added: 4 Added: weeks. Added: Added: Ivermectin Added: Added: remains Added: Added: acceptable Added: Added: where Added: Added: fluralaner Added: Added: is Added: Added: unavailable.

• −Removed: Confirm diagnosis via skin scraping before treatment.
• −Removed: Ivermectin 0.4 mg/kg topical, applied weekly for 6 weeks.
• −Removed: Supportive care: fluid support and warm housing.
• +Added: Confirm diagnosis via skin scraping or characteristic bilateral alopecia with crusting before treatment.
• +Added: Fluralaner 25 mg/kg topical, applied between shoulder blades on clean skin. Re-treat once at 28 days.
• +Added: Supportive care: fluid support, high-calorie diet, and warm quiet housing during first 72 hours.