Plunge dipping is the most effective way to control ticks on animals effectively, especially inside the ears and behind the tail, the preferred site of many ticks. However, failure of tick control can occur if the correct procedures are not used. Below are some guidelines to follow inorder to be effective.<\/p>\n
Before Dipping:\u00a0Check the water level , the tank must be full. Make sure to open the inlet pipe and close outlet.<\/p>\n
Dipping:\u00a0Ensure dip is mixed according to manufacturers instructions, paying attention to correct strengths, premixing and mixing instructions etc. Understrength dipping is never cost effective \u2013 it only leads to incomplete tick control and resistance.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Agitate the dipwash. This can be done effectively by running 20-30 head through the dip and then returning them to the main herd to be dipped again.\u00a0Make sure the dipwash is not too dirty. This can render the dip less effective.\u00a0As dips \u2018strip out\u2019 a maximum of 500 head should be dipped before replenishing the dip.\u00a0All cattle must be dipped every dip day with the exception of very small calves which should be hand-treated. An accurate cattle count must be made and recorded. Dipping intervals must be adhered to according to the dip used and manufacturer\u2019s instructions. (Recommended +\/- 45 dippings\/year)<\/p>\n
All animals must be submerged completely. If the diptank is silted up so that animals do not submerge it must be emptied and cleaned. The operator can use a long forked stick to push heads under if necessary.<\/p>\n
After dipping:\u00a0Close inlet and open outlet pipes.\u00a0Clean collecting pen and drainage pen to prevent build up of mud and dung.\u00a0Clean the footbaths, repair the broken pens and collect the remaining dip and empty dip containers and dispose of them suitably.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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