community Mange 
 treatment Program 

Sarcoptic Mange

Mange is a painful and fatal disease which causes itchy thick skin, infections and affects wombats' eyesight and hearing. Mange is the biggest threat to wombats in NSW and is estimated to be present in 90% of local populations.

About Mange:

  • Mange is easily transferred between wombats through physical contact and burrow sharing
  • Mange is caused by mites burrowing under the skin and symptoms include fur loss, crusty and itchy skin, constant thirst and hunger, diminished vision and hearing
  • If left untreated it results in a slow and painful death of the animal
  • Wombats are nocturnal – those suffering from more severe cases of mange may often be seen out during the day due to crusty skin around the eyes impairing their vision.
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Luckily there is a treatment and you can help us save lives.

You can donate to support mange treatment or volunteer to assist. If you are over 18 and wanting to volunteer to help treat wombats with mange in your community, you may be eligible to join WIRES Community Mange Treatment Program.

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Community Mange Treatment Course

By completing the WIRES Community Mange Treatment Course, you can treat mange-affected wombats in your local area. 

If you can answer yes to the following, you may be eligible:

  • I am over 18 years old
  • I live in an area of NSW known to have mange-affected wombats
  • I have time to help wombats in need

 

 

WIRES short online course will teach you how to diagnose and treat mange using two approved methods, and an experienced WIRES volunteer will guide you to:

  • Conduct targeted treatments on individual wombats
  • Assist on large population treatments
  • Enter data which is vital in making decisions involving future treatment and conservation
  • Set up wildlife cameras

For further enquiries about this course, please complete the training enquiry form

 

Program Partners

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WIRES proudly partners with Bravecto (MSD Animal Health) to distribute Bravecto Spot-On treatment to WIRES volunteers and external wildlife rescue groups treating mange - this is a life saving medication for mange-affected wombats across Australia.

If you are a WIRES authorised mange treater, or an external organisation treating mange and need to order Bravecto, please ORDER HERE.

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