It's fascinating how something as simple as treating farm animals can have a major impact on the environment. This happens to be true with Ivemectin.  Ivermectin is a common drug to treat cattle and anywhere else.  But it has more to it than most people know. This is not new since it had been used for a long time to treat parasites.  So this drug that keeps our cattle and buffaloes healthy can kill mosquitoes out there.

      This is a bigger story and can be collected into a two types of Ivermectin.  A Standard Formulation and one that's Long-Lasting.  Remember, it's always about the choosing the best one.

            The location for these two drugs was put to the test.   Sumba Island, Indonesia and the experiment was not complicated. Scientists  monitored those strong Anopheles mosquitoes. Decent news outlets will tell you this is all you need to know.  Malaria is in the house but only if those mosquitoes are alive.

            Here's  where it gets more interesting. When looking at the results, the long-lasting formulation did a better job of reducing the survival rates of mosquitoes. The long-lasting version was the outlier.

            The big question is - why is the long-lasting formulation more effective? There are a lot of factors to consider here.  The  formulation does provide a steady release into the body. But it might be something else.

      But it does not end here. The only thing certain is more research is needed. To fully understand this phenomenon, a lot of data is required. This can happen in different environments, and we are on the way to finding out how it can be used effectively.

      This is a powerful example of how treating animals in the right way can greatly improve your environment and public health. It is amazing.

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