In the cattle industry, tick prevention is an important part of ensuring the health of cattle and improving production efficiency. For the prevention of ticks, we can start from three aspects: environmental management, cattle management and chemical protection, to build a comprehensive protection system.
1. Chemical protection: scientific use of anthelmintic drugs
Chemical protection is an effective complementary means of preventing ticks. On the basis of environmental management and cattle management, the rational use of anthelmintic drugs can further reduce the harm of ticks. We can use the animal hermaku: the gnat, fly and mite Taibao, which is very effective in killing ticks, in addition to removing lice, fleas, mites, flies and other parasites in the cattle farm. After we mix the water, we can spray it directly.
2. Environmental management: create an environment that is not conducive to the survival of ticks
First and foremost, environmental management is fundamental to tick prevention. Cleaning and disinfection of the barn and its surroundings is essential. Regularly cleaning up manure and garbage in the barn to reduce the accumulation of organic matter can effectively reduce the breeding environment of ticks. At the same time, disinfectants such as quicklime milk should be used to comprehensively disinfect cattle houses, feeding troughs, utensils, etc., especially in summer and autumn, and the frequency of disinfection should be increased to destroy the living conditions of ticks and their eggs.
In addition, for grazing areas, implementing rotational grazing and avoiding grazing on the same grassland for long periods of time can reduce the density of ticks in specific areas. Physical methods such as burning grass can also significantly reduce the number of ticks, if possible. However, it should be noted that the burning of grassland should be carried out under the premise of fire safety to avoid causing fire.
3. Cattle management: strengthen personal protection and monitoring
Cattle management is a direct means of preventing tick bites. Keeping the surface of the cow's body clean and dry is a top priority, as a humid environment is conducive to the survival of ticks. Bathe cattle regularly, especially in the summer when the temperature is high and humid, and the frequency of bathing should be increased. At the same time, pay attention to the behavior and health status of the cow, and if the cow is found to lick a certain part of the body frequently or shows discomfort, the part should be immediately checked for tick bites.
In addition to daily observations, cattle should be thoroughly examined regularly, especially in areas that are prone to tick bites, such as the neck, armpits, abdomen, etc. As soon as a tick is found, measures should be taken to remove it immediately to prevent it from continuing to suck blood and spread the disease.
To sum up, the prevention of ticks in the cattle industry needs to start from three aspects: environmental management, cattle management and chemical protection, and build a comprehensive protection system through comprehensive measures. Only in this way can we effectively reduce the harm of ticks and ensure the health and production safety of cattle.