Mange Treatment Program: Be a Wombat Warrior
Welcome to the WIRES Wombat Mange Treatment Program, where you can play a vital role in saving wombats from the devastating effects of mange. Mange is not just a disease; it's a threat to these iconic creatures, affecting 90% of local populations in NSW. Let's come together to make a difference and ensure a future where wombats thrive.
Understanding Mange: A Silent Threat to Wombats
Mange is a painful and often fatal disease plaguing wombats, causing itchy, thick skin, infections, and impairing their eyesight and hearing. Easily transferred through physical contact and burrow sharing, it results in fur loss, constant thirst, and hunger, and, if left untreated, leads to a slow and painful death.
Wombats are typically nocturnal; however, if they suffer from severe mange, they might be seen during the day due to impaired vision. Addressing this issue is paramount.
About the WIRES Mange Treatment Program: Your Call to Action
Empowering You to Make a Difference
- Online Course: Join WIRES' short online course, which will equip you with the skills to diagnose and treat mange using two effective methods.
- Working Together for Conservation: We can only defeat this disease and conserve these iconic creatures through collective efforts. Join the Mange Treatment Program to be a part of the solution.
ENROL NOW – Be a Wombat Warrior
Treatment Advancements: Innovations in the Fight Against Mange
Historically challenging to treat, recent collaborations with academia, government agencies, and businesses have led to more effective solutions. WIRES proudly partners with MSD Animal Health (Bravecto) to distribute Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs, a life-saving medication for mange-affected wombats across Australia.
If you are an authorised mange treater needing Bravecto, ORDER HERE.
WIRES acknowledges our Platinum Partners, Little Giant Wines and MSD Animal Health (Bravecto), for their unwavering support in launching and sustaining the Community Mange Treatment Program. Together, we can make a significant impact on wombats' lives.
