The transformation of forests into agricultural and livestock systems negatively affects the ecological dynamics ecosystem services provided by different groups insects, including dung beetles, which stand out for their importance in recycling dung. Since 1980s, farmers regions world have been using Ivermectin to control parasites that affect cattle. main route elimination this molecule its met...

This paper reports the findings of two trials into the effects of the treatment of cattle with ivermectin slow-release (SR) bolus on the larval development of the dung beetle Aphodius constans Duft. Rectal faecal samples were collected prior to treatment and every 3 and 2 weeks in a first and second trial, respectively, and up to 156 days post-administration of the SR bolus. Faecal ivermectin c...

Abstract Ecological communities of tropical regions respond to habitat configuration, being negatively affected by anthropogenic habitats. In the tropics, mountainous highland landscapes sustain ecological with contrasting responses transformation. This study assessed effect different habitats under disturbance regimes on dung beetle assemblage that inhabits a Andean landscape in Colombia. The ...