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An integrated program using TAKTIC to control mange in swine
Journal of Agricultural Entomology
  • S. M. Gaafar, Purdue University
  • J. J. Arends, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
  • A. Hogg, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Kenneth H Holscher, Iowa State University
  • R. E. Williams, Purdue University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1987
Abstract

An integrated treatment program for sarcoptic mange control using TAKTIC@ (omitral.) 12.5% EC was evaluated at eight., privately owned, farrow to finish swine facilities in a four-state area. At all locations the treatment program consisted of an initial whole-herd treatment. phase followed by scheduled treatments applied in conjunction with routine ffionagement practices. Evaluations of mite scrapings taken at scheduled pretreatment and posttreatment intervals showed a 50· 100% reduction in sacroptic mange infestation levels following implementation of the TAKTIC@ treatment program which consisted of an initial treatment and a maintenllnce schedule. Comparison of pretreatment and posttreatment production records showed 10· 15 d earlier maturity in finishing pig market weight, increases of 0.1 -2.1 weaned pigs/Jitter, and decreases in piglet processing and nursing mortality following implementation of the TAKTIC@ treatment program. A theoretical example of the potential for increase return to profit based on these findings is presented.

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This article is from Journal of Agricultural Entomology 3 (1987): 374. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
South Carolina Entomological Society
Language
en
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Citation Information
S. M. Gaafar, J. J. Arends, A. Hogg, Kenneth H Holscher, et al.. "An integrated program using TAKTIC to control mange in swine" Journal of Agricultural Entomology Vol. 3 Iss. 4 (1987) p. 374 - 381
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