There are some issues with lice in sheds. However, treatments will only kill hatched lice.
If a large proportion of lice eggs is present, a second treatment will be necessary. There are two types of lice that affect cattle: biting and sucking lice.
Mange mites may also be an issue.
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Pyrethroids and externally applied endectocides are the only two active ingredients that will kill both biting and sucking lice, and mange mites.
Signs of lice activity are cattle scratching and/or licking, poor coats, excess hair loss and, in cases, anaemia.
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There are some issues with lice in sheds. However, treatments will only kill hatched lice.
If a large proportion of lice eggs is present, a second treatment will be necessary. There are two types of lice that affect cattle: biting and sucking lice.
Mange mites may also be an issue.
Pyrethroids and externally applied endectocides are the only two active ingredients that will kill both biting and sucking lice, and mange mites.
Signs of lice activity are cattle scratching and/or licking, poor coats, excess hair loss and, in cases, anaemia.
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