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Ringworm on Cattle - how to cure?

  • 04-02-2010 3:38pm
    #1
    dryan
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭


    Whats the best way to cure ringworm on cattle.

    I have one bullock that has a nice bit of it. I want to get rid of it in case it spreads to other animals in the shed.

    Whats the best known cure for it out there?


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  • #2
    vanderbadger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭vanderbadger


    http://www.farmrite.co.uk/product.php?p=5012674900079


  • #3
    aristo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭aristo


    Cooking oil does the trick if applied a few times


  • #4
    red bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,372 ✭✭✭red bull


    paint burned oil on affected area allways done the trick for me


  • #5
    Sam Kade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,313 ✭✭✭✭Sam Kade


    red bull wrote: »
    paint burned oil on affected area allways done the trick for me
    If thats waste engine oil you are referring to it was also recommended by my vet. It cleared the ringworm, however you would want to let the oil dry into the skin before you let the treated animal back with the rest in case they lick the treated area. Waste engine oil contains lead which could cause lead poisoning.


  • #6
    red bull
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,372 ✭✭✭red bull


    yea, used engine oil, old terminology I guess on my part;)


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  • #7
    Red_Marauder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭Red_Marauder


    dryan wrote: »
    Whats the best way to cure ringworm on cattle.

    I have one bullock that has a nice bit of it. I want to get rid of it in case it spreads to other animals in the shed.

    Whats the best known cure for it out there?

    Well the best known cure out there Griseofulvin powder (equifulvin for horses) is no longer licensed for cattle except under strict circumstances... bit of a pain cos it's fantastic.

    Imavarol wash was mentioned... I'm not a fan because it's twice as labour intensive as Mycophyt... and each have about the same success rates.

    If you're really looking to go for the totally hassle free, guaranteed approach, your vet can give you two injections but it's the most expensive option.

    Engine oil can work; it's better if it's waste oil not fresh stuff. I wouldn't be absolutely relying on it though, but a good first shot and obviously the most cost effective, so i'd start there if I were you before considering the pharma options.


  • #8
    iano93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭iano93


    vanderbadger wrote: »
    http://www.farmrite.co.uk/product.php?p=5012674900079
    Ya used that myself a few years ago. Found it great it cleard all the ringworm!:D And a good few of my calves had it at the time!


  • #9
    aristo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭aristo


    I thought id get an awful ear bashing if i mentioned burnt oil!!


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