| Show HOG PARASITES REDUCE THRIFT dipping Is effective against lice and mange by CLIFFORD J FAWCETT extension animal husbandman massachusetts state collese college probably hogs are more affected by parasites particularly particular ly the external type than any other class of livestock infestation with either internal or external parasites results in lack of thrift and the poor development of young pigs moreover feed is too costly to give to parasites hog lice and mange are the two principal e external parasites affecting hogs hogs suffering from lice or mange or both can be suspected by their persistent and vigorous rubbing against any convenient object they may even rub off some of the hair and make the skin raw lice can be detected with the naked eye but one needs a magnifying glass to see the common mange mite the common methods of eradication for both lice and mange are I 1 dipping 2 spraying 3 wallows 4 and 5 hand applications dipping is the most effective method and should be used whenever possible when a dipping vat is not available careful hand application of the chosen remedy may be practiced application may be made with a sprayer brush mop or a piece of cloth many good pork producers have secured excellent results with special care should be taken in distributing the remedy in a thin coat over the body surface be sure to include the inside of the ears the flanks and between the thighs the following remedies when applied by hand are effective for lice and mange control 1 undiluted crude petroleum oil 2 waste crankcase oil 3 kerosene and lard mixed in the proportion of one half pint of kerosene to one pound of lard hogs that have been oiled should not be exposed to extreme cold or to bright sunshine too soon after treatment |
