Ivermectin as a COVID-19 cure puts livestock industry on alert

Shan Goodwin
Updated September 3 2021 - 9:27am, first published 9:00am
AGENT: Ridding cattle of fly is one of the key uses of ivermectin in Australia. Now the popular animal health product ingredient is being sought by people who believe it will rid them of COVID-19.
AGENT: Ridding cattle of fly is one of the key uses of ivermectin in Australia. Now the popular animal health product ingredient is being sought by people who believe it will rid them of COVID-19.

IN the wake of a Sydney COVID-19 patient ending up in hospital after overdosing on ivermectin this week, fears are increasing about people seeking to source the chemical from the livestock industry.

Shan Goodwin

Shan Goodwin

National Agriculture Writer - Beef

Shan Goodwin steers ACM’s national coverage of the beef industry. Shan has worked as a journalist for 30 years, the majority of that with agricultural publications. She spent many years as The Land’s North Coast reporter and has visited beef properties and stations throughout the country and overseas. She treats all breeds equally. Contact 0427686187. E: s.goodwin@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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