Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Ivermectin is used in sheep for GI nematodes, GI nematodes (Haemonchus, Ostertagia, Trichostrongylus). Routes documented in sheep: PO. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Ivermectin in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
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Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sheep — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.