Comparison of a new sheep dipping technique with saturation-type methods

Authors: Tenquist JD, Roberts M
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 26, Issue 4, pp 88-91, Apr 1978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Inflammation, Integument/skin/wool/hair/fur/feather, Disease/defect, Parasite control, Parasites - external, Agricultural compounds, Pest/pesticides
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Three methods of dipping sheep for ectoparasite control, plunge dipping, shower dipping and two models of a James “Mini-shower”® (Mk I, Mk II) were compared for efficiency. Using diazinon and fenthion-ethyl at rates recommended by the manufacturers, both plunge and shower dipping gave 6 to 8 weeks protection from flystrike and at least 10 weeks protection from re-infestation by lice. Insecticides applied by both models of Mini-shower gave significantly less protection from flystrike (2-3 weeks) than either plunge or shower dipping. Four weeks` protection from louse reinfestation was achieved using insecticides applied by the Mk I “Mini-shower”.

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