Table 1 Number of reindeer and the prevalence of S. tundra microfilariae in the ivermectin and control groups 44 days after ivermectin injections (200 μg/kg b.w. s.c.) in winter ivermectin trial.
Group | Ivermectin | Control | p-value (chi) |
|---|---|---|---|
Calves (n) Smf prev. | 22 14% | 20 95% | p < 0.001 |
Adults (n) Smf prev. | 78 1% | 80 34% | p < 0.001 |
Total (n) Smf prev. | 100 4% | 100 36% | p < 0.001 |