25/07/2025
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Ticks arenβt just a nuisanceβtheyβre a serious threat to your animalsβ health and productivity. A single adult female tick can lay up to 3,000 eggs, and those tiny larvae can survive for months without feeding! π³
Hereβs how to keep your herd protected:
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1. Quarantine New Animals:
Always de-tick any newly purchased livestock before mixing them with your existing animals.
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2. Routine Acaricide Use:
Apply acaricide regularly and at the correct concentration. Donβt just spray the animalβalso target their environment.
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3. Disrupt Tick Life Cycle:
Spray all cracks, crevices, and bedding areas in the cattle shed with a stronger mix of acaricide.
π₯ If available, use a flame gun to burn out hidden tick habitats (with caution).
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4. Rotate Acaricide Groups:
To avoid resistance, change your acaricide type now and thenβticks adapt fast!
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5. Ask the Experts:
Always consult your vet to choose the right product and dosage for your animals and climate.
β οΈ Remember: Tick control is not a one-time job. Itβs an ongoing battle that protects your animals from tick-borne diseases, weight loss, milk drop, and stress.
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