By Asst Editor Jason D, on November 18th, 2011
Reliable eradication requires pesticide treatment of all sheep at shearing or within six weeks after shearing. Backline application should be applied on the day of shearing, if possible.
In addition, application at this time results in lower residues in next year’s clip because less chemical is used and the chemical has a longer . . . → Read More: Sheep Lice Eradication
By Asst Editor Jason D, on November 18th, 2011
Sheep lice are a significant economic problem to wool producers. Severe infestations can result in considerable fleece damage. Lice reduce the fleece weight and wool quality but not fibre diameter.
Several studies have shown that over a 12 month period the clean fleece weight may be reduced by 0.2 to 1 kg, depending . . . → Read More: Sheep Lice
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