Lice eaters in cows

Lice eaters in cows are as common as other warm-blooded animals. They are parasitic insects that feed on particles of the epidermis, keratinized cells, lymph and secretions of the sebaceous glands. In nature, there are about two hundred species of insects that are studied by parasitology. There are dog whiskers, cats, rats, sheep, and even horses. Cattle are no exception. Affecting the hairline of animals, parasites are harmful to their health, resulting in reduced livestock productivity. Therefore, if lice-eating in cows is found, you should immediately begin to fight them.

Features of the louse

Lice-eating is a small wingless insect whose flattened body is 1-2 mm long. In appearance, it is very reminiscent of a parasitic louse on cows. The differences are only a wide head and a gnawing type of mouth organ. The parasite moves with the help of three pairs of paws, at the ends of which there are claws. Thanks to them, the insect is firmly held on the hair of cows. The oval abdomen consisting of segments is covered with setae. Articulated antennae are located on the head. A photo of the lice eaters in cows is presented below.

Propagation of bisexual bisexual. After mating, the female lays eggs. She attaches them to the hairs of the coat with a special quick-hardening uterine secretion, which is produced by the glands of the insect.

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One adult female is able to lay about 8-10 dozen eggs.

After about 10 days, larvae appear that differ from sexually mature individuals only in size. An adult larva becomes upon the occurrence of three molts, the period between which is 10-12 days.

Signs of infection

Skin parasites are especially active in the autumn-winter period, when the coat of cows is more dense. After all, pests are very afraid of bright light, and dry air is also not desirable for them. In the absence of a host, the lice eaters die within 2-3 days. With the advent of spring, parasites become less, as animals begin to actively molt. In summer, the resistance of the body increases, as a result of which the skin becomes more elastic and dense, which also affects the number of water-eaters.

Cows are infected with parasites from their brethren who already have this disease. The reason for the appearance of moisture beetles in the economy is also poor maintenance and lack of compliance with sanitary standards.

Symptoms of lice eating in cows are as follows:

• severe itching causes inflammation of the skin and hair loss;
• the coat loses its healthy shine and becomes rough to the touch;
• the cow loses its appetite, becomes nervous and irritable, milk yield decreases;
• a decrease in the immune system leads to an exacerbation of chronic diseases, the occurrence of colds and infectious diseases.

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Lice beetles are also dangerous because they are carriers of many infections, the result of which are helminth, viral, fungal and bacterial diseases.

Treatment methods

Treatment of lice eaters in cows is carried out using insecticidal preparations. Therefore, it is very important how and how to treat the animal. After all, the final result of the fight against parasites will depend on the correct choice of a chemical agent.It is also worth noting that adults and larvae are more sensitive to insecticides than parasite eggs.

To cure a cow or calf from eaters, you must:

• Use Neostomazan, Sevin, Oxamate, K-Otrin, or Dibrom. Prepared in accordance with the instructions, the solution is treated with animal hair. Butoks or Avertin's solution has similar properties.

  

• Also for this purpose, mono-use Sprays Insectol, Acrodex, Perol or Dermatozol. The average consumption of an aerosol product is 50 ml. If the treatment is carried out in spring or summer, then it should be repeated after 8-12 days, and after 12-16 days in the winter season.
• A good result in the fight against water-eating gives a 0.5% chlorophos solution. It is better to process cattle in the hot season. After 7 days, the procedure must be repeated. In winter, apply 3% dust chlorophos, which is simply applied to the sick cow's coat. Processing with a powdery agent should be carried out outside the barn, so that particles of a toxic substance do not get on the feed.

Wood ash is another method of combating lice beetles, which is distinguished by its availability and effectiveness. It is enough just to rub it into the skin of a cow.