How to process a cow from gadflies and horseflies at home

Gadgets, horseflies and many other blood-sucking insects not only cause discomfort to cattle, but can also cause infection with many dangerous diseases. They are carriers of brucellosis, anthrax, hypodermatosis, telariosis and many other diseases. Only a properly selected remedy for gadflies and horseflies for cows will save the livestock. There are many drugs, but not all of them provide positive results.

What are they

There are many varieties of remedies that will help if the gadfly bites a cow. All of them can be divided into 2 large groups:

1. Repellents. These are special substances that are applied to the body of an animal. Repellents are based on the action of specific odors that repel various insects. They do not kill gadflies, horseflies and other pests, but only scare them away. Most products act on the insect's strong sense of smell and disorient it. To repellents include folk remedies, as well as chemicals. They are safer, but cannot guarantee long-term and complete protection.
2. Insecticides. In order for the substances to act, it is necessary to apply the product to the skin of cattle. Insecticides can have intestinal, contact, or systemic effects. They are characterized by long-lasting action and high efficiency.

On a note!

Elementary hygiene rules will help strengthen protection and prevent the attack of gadflies and horseflies on animals. Insects determine the prey by smell, so cows should be bathed regularly and kept as clean as possible.

Special preparations

Manufacturers offer a wide range of products against gadfly bites and horseflies. They are based on the action of chemical insecticides, which not only repel pests, but are also able to completely destroy them.

Tsiflunit

An effective way to protect a cow from gadflies and horseflies.

• It can be used as a means of struggle or as a prophylaxis.
• The active substance is cyfluthrin, which belongs to the group of synthetic pyrethroids. Effective against gadflies, horseflies, midges and mosquitoes. It has a contact and repellent effect.
• It is best to entrust the treatment to a veterinarian or a qualified specialist.
• The cost of a bottle with a dispenser is about 450 rubles. Protects 1-1.5 months.

Feedback

I heard a lot about the drug positive reviews. Decided Tsiflunitom to process a cow from gadfly and horseflies at home. The specialist was not invited. The cows were grazed, without changing the schedule, all day in the heat. The action lasted for 3 weeks. During this time, there were frequent and heavy precipitation, which could reduce the effectiveness of the product.

Olga, Lipetsk region

Sebacil

A special emulsion that protects against ectoparasites. The drug must be spread on a cow from gadflies and horseflies. Apply sebacil only to clean animal skin. The active substance is foxime. It has a contact effect. Long stored on the surface of the body and provides reliable protection for cattle. Sold in veterinary clinics.1 bottle must be diluted in a bucket of water and treated with an animal.

Inverse

An effective tool that has a pronounced contact effect. Subject to precautions and strict adherence to the instructions for use does not adversely affect people and animals. 100 ml of the product costs about 500 rubles.

The active component is aversectin C - a complex that protects even if a subcutaneous gadfly appears in cattle, and also scares away flying blood-sucking insects. It can be used as a prophylactic during spring processing of cows.

Feedback

Processing of cows from hypodermic gadfly is carried out in our region regularly. Paramedics use only Aversect. Processing helps not only to cure the animal of hypodermatosis, but also to prevent further infection.

Epifantsev, Pskov

Sanoflax, Butox, Extrazole, Centaur and some other drugs also have good effectiveness. You can also choose a convenient form of release. For processing cows from gadflies and horseflies emulsions or sprays are produced.

Folk remedies

The use of chemicals cannot guarantee complete safety for humans and the animal itself, so there are simple recipes for home remedies. To save cows, it is not necessary to buy expensive drugs, you can do with the available means available in each house.

Tar

A proven old remedy that can be bought at a pharmacy or specialty store. Apply an oily or aqueous solution. In order for the product to start acting, spray the cow from the gadfly with a solution from the tank with sprayers. You can also bathe animals using tar soap. The cost of 1 bottle is about 60 rubles. The use of tar can adversely affect the taste of milk, so this method of getting rid of bites of gadfly and horseflies is very rarely used.

Feedback

If there is only one cow or two on the farm, then tar can be considered effective, but for a larger population it will be necessary to look for more ambitious methods. After processing, the action lasts no more than 3-4 hours. This is the maximum, provided that there is no contact with water.

Anatoly, Zvenigorod

Soap and vegetable oil

It is necessary to dissolve 1 bar of laundry soap per liter of water and add 100-150 ml of ordinary vegetable oil. Using the prepared product, spray the body of the cows. The oil covers the skin with a protective film and reduces the spread of odor.

Diesel fuel

An effective folk remedy for cows from gadflies and horseflies thanks to a strong obsessive smell. The cow also feels it, so with frequent use the animal will feel discomfort. With diesel fuel, you need to cover those parts of the body where the cow tail does not reach. In nature, the animal itself drives away biting insects with its help.

Feedback

We tried a lot of folk remedies to protect cows from gadflies and horseflies. Herbs saved, but not for long. Then they tried diesel fuel. Rubbed the udder, neck, areas behind the ears. The first 2 hours the bloodsuckers did not even fly up. Then they gradually reopened their hunt. I can conclude that diesel fuel really scares off gadflies and horseflies, but for a very short time.

Arseny, Petrovsk

Herbal infusions

Getting rid of gadflies and horseflies with the help of herbal infusions is completely safe and does not affect the quality of milk. In order to cook them, you can use any type of plant individually or in combination. Laurel, tansy, mint or wormwood will help scare away bloodsucking pests.

Thus, in order to find the perfect remedy for cattle from gadflies and horseflies, you will have to try various options. The problem cannot be ignored, since the attack of the pests will affect not only the general condition of the cows, but also the quality and quantity of the milk yield.