Methods of Ectoparasite Control in Sheep
Method(s) of controlling ectoparasites in sheep is/are:
- Dipping (hand bath + swim bath)
- Dusting & Pouring
- Spraying
- All the above — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
ALL listed methods can be used for controlling ectoparasites in sheep:
- Dipping (hand bath + swim bath): The primary and most common method
- Dusting: Dry method suitable for winter; Pouring: for sheep with wounds/scab
- Spraying: Fine mist of dilute fly-repelling dip solution — effective for tick control
Specific Situations for Each Method
- Swim bath: For healthy sheep in a dipping tank
- Hand bath: For pregnant ewes and breeding rams
- Pouring: For sheep with scab, maggots & open wounds
- Dusting: For winter season
- Spraying: For regular tick control at intervals
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