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Lice issues

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  • 15-01-2019 1:03pm
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    murrak123
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭


    Lads have a couple of ewes itching away but there only a month away from lambing. Whats the best treatment. Not too sure about dipping this close to lambing. Any other solutions??


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    Lano Lynn
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭Lano Lynn


    first thing r u sure it is lice if so ivermectin injection or vector pouron applied in three or four spots on the skin along the back

    if scab cydectin injection


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    Birdnuts
    Registered Users Posts: 9,737 ✭✭✭Birdnuts


    Think I have the same problem:( - won't be lambing for a couple of months yet though


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    Dinzee Conlee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭Dinzee Conlee


    Old thread, but same issue...

    Lice in store lambs - they weren't shorn, so have a good fleece...

    Would a pour on do the job - Ectofly/Vector?

    I know there is Spot-on as well, but not sure how good this is on sheep?


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