Empleo de Ivermectina como parasiticida en ovino: posibles efectos tóxicos y repercusiones ambientales

Abstract

The veterinarian must be aware not only of the therapeutical effects of some pharmacological agents, but also the possible environmental risk derived from their use. The present paper wishes to summarise the wide therapeutical spectrum of ivermectin as an antiparasitic agent in ovines, as well as to focus on its potential environmental side effects.