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Ivermectin and abamectin, members of the avermectin family of compounds, were introduced to the market in the 1980's as a veterinary antiparasitic drug and agricultural pesticide, respectively. Their acceptance and commercial success have been remarkable; both are highly effective and in worldw...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Campbell, William C.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 1989.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Microbiology.
Toxicology.
Agriculture.
Forests and forestry.
Physiology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Chemistry
  • Isolation and Characterization of the Producing Organism
  • Fermentation Development and Process Improvement
  • Biosynthesis
  • Mode of Action of Ivermectin
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacokinetics of Ivermectin in Animals and Humans
  • Metabolism and Tissue Residues
  • Chemical Assay for Ivermectin in Edible Tissues
  • Safety of Ivermectin in Target Animals
  • Environmental Aspects of Ivermectin Usage in livestock: General Considerations
  • Environmental Aspects of Use of Ivermectin and Abamectin in livestock: Effects on Cattle Dung Fauna
  • Environmental Aspects of Abamectin Use in Crop Protection
  • Worker Safety Aspects of Abamectin Use in Crop Protection
  • Use of Ivermectin in Cattle, Sheep, Goats and Swine
  • Use of Abamectin in Cattle
  • Use of Ivermectin in Horses
  • Use of Ivermectin in Dogs and Cats
  • Use of Ivermectin in Laboratory and Exotic Mammals and in Birds, Fish, and Reptiles
  • Abamectin Use in Crop Protection
  • Use of Ivermectin in Human
  • Appendices
  • Subject Index.