DMtncwter Farming Saturday, May 27, 1989
Parasite Compounds
Every few years we’re fortunate
to have a few more safe and effec
tive compounds available to help
producers control parasites on
their operations. In order to help
producers compare the character
istics of these compounds. I’ve
compiled a list of the widely used
materials.
EXTERNAL
PARASITES
Mange Control
Mange is caused by a mite that
burrows under the skin, causing
itching and restlessness in the pig.
Studies show that mange can
impair feed efficiency in growing
pigs by more than 10 percent, and
can decrease baby pig survival by
.6 pig/litter. Under field condi
tions, it’s been demonstrated that
the annual cost of mange is $BO
per sow.
Effective mange control com
pounds include Permectrin and
Ectiban (permethrins, spray). Pro
late (organophosphate, spray),
iTaktic (amitraz, spray) and
Ivomec (ivermectin, injectable).
Here arc some characteristics and
approximate costs for each of
these compounds:
PERMECTRIN, ECTIBAN
No age restrictions. S day with
drawal. High pressure required
(100 - 200 PSI). 2 applications
necessary (7 -10 days apart).
$lB.OO - 37.00 for 50 gallons.
The $37.00 cost is associated
with a high concentration of per
methrin that may be needed when
sows or pigs are badly infested.
For normal control, a 50 gallon
batch will cost about $lB.OO.
PROLATE Can not be used on
pigs under 3 months of age. 1 day
withdrawal.
High pressure required (100 -
200 PSI). 2 applications necessary
(7 -10 days apart). $23.00 for 50
gallons.
TAKTIC No age restrictions. 1
day withdrawal. Partially system
ic. Low pressure adequate due to
systemic action (minimum 35
PSI). 2 applications necessary (7
-10 days apart). $33.00 for 50
gallons.
While Taktic is more expensive
than the other sprays, it has the
distinct advantage of being par
tially systemic. That means the
active ingredient is absorbed into
the bloodstream of the pig, and
also means that lower pressure can
be used, and the entire pig does
not need to be soaked.
IVOMEC No age restrictions.
18 day withdrawal. Must be
injected under the skin. 1 applica
tion will provide good control
with no further exposure. $.BO per
100 lb pig ($32 for 40 pigs).
The SO gallons of spray calcu
lated for the previous compounds
would be cnough to treat at least
100 pigs. Ivomcc is clearly the
duct on the market, but it does
require injection, and it is more
expensive. When used as a control
measure for both internal and
external parasites, the economics
get a lot more attractive for
Ivomec.
No matter what compound your
choose, remember that for good
mange control, sows, should be
treated 10 days before farrowing.
Pigs should be treated shortly after
weaning.
Lice Control
Lice are insects about an 1/8, of
an inch long. They’re often found
behind the ears, especially in
mature swine. Lice cause itching,
but they do not make pigs as
uncomfortable as mange.
Any product that is effective
against mange will also control
lice. In addition, one compound
that’s labeled only for lice is Tigu
vdn (fenthion, pour on). Here are
the characteristics and approxi
mate cost Tiguvon;
TIGUVON Pour on 1/2 oz/100
lbs of body weight Can be used
on lactating sows. 14 day with
drawal. $.lO per 100 lb pig ($32
for 320 pigs).
Tiguvon is very effective
against lice. It’s systemic and the
compound remains in the system
long enough that one application
is sufficient provided pigs are not
re-exposed.
INTERNAL
PARASITES
Worms cost swine producers
money by damaging the liver and
lungs of pigs, obstructing the
digestive tract, competing for
nutrients and adding to the pig’s
discomfort Infestation of pigs less
than 100 pounds causes the great
est economic losses. The worms
that affect Pennsylvania include
the large roundworm, the nodular
worm, the whipworm and the
lungworm.
Pigs become infected with large
roundworms by consuming eggs
in the pen. The eggs hatch in the
small intestine. Larvae then cause
damage as they migrate through
the liver and lungs, and are finally
coughed up and swallowed. Once
back in the intestinal tract, the lar
vae grow to adults. The life cycle
of the nodular worm and whip
worm is similar, except that larvae
do not migrate through the liver
and lungs. With the lungworm,
eggs are eaten by earthworms,
which are then consumed by the
pig. Larvae eventually pass into
the lungs. The lungworm is the
only internal parasite that will not
be a problem in confinement
Effective compounds for con
trolling internal parasites include
Atgard (feed grade, dichlorvos),
Tramisol (levamisole, feed grade
or water). Safeguard (fenbenda
zole, feed grade), Banmiqth (pyr
antel tartrate, feed grade), and
Ivomcc (ivermectin, injectable).
New Officers Elected At
Virginia Angus Meeting
ST. JOSEPH, MO Some 130
members were in attendance for
the Virginia Angus Association
annual meeting and banquet, and
they elected a new slate of officers
for the coming year. The event
was held at Charlottesville.
Elected president of the group
was John Pyne, Culpeper. Roger
Steele, Troutville, was selected
vice president and Tom Temple
ton, Charlottesville, will stay on as
executive secretary.
Four new directors were voted
to the board. They are Ken Barn
hart, Purcellville; Roger Bowles,
Kents Store; Newbill Miller,
Washington; and Tom Stokes,
Uppcrville.
There were several awards pre
sented to Virginia Angus mem
bers during the banquet. The 1989
state handbook was dedicated to
Robert Deputy, Mount Crawford.
Northcote Farm, Forest, was hon
ored with the Arthur V. Bartensla
gcr Award. The 1988 Virginia
Angus Family of the Year trophy
went to the Fritz Friant Family of
Hayes.
Junior member Anne Jones,
Forest, was the recipient of several
awards. She was presented the
Ayrshire Challenge Trophy and
the Outstanding Senior Award,
and was named the Premier Senior
Exhibitor for 1988. Neenah Hill of
Forest was awarded the Premier
Junior Exhibitor plaque and the
Outstanding Junior Award went to
William Fcdcrspiel, Powhatan.
Jason Michael, Mt. Solon, was
honored with the Novice Award.
Patty Simpson of Buchanan
was also honored at this time. She
was crowned the 1989 Virginia
Angus Queen.
-iig us jiation Elected new officers. They are,
from left, seated: Sarah Hill, treasurer; Patty Simpson, vice president; Anne Jones,
president; Susan Belford, secretary; and Neenah Hill, reporter. The directors are
standing from left; Karen Entsmlnger, Sheana Paul, and Karen Entsmlnger.
Rabbit Conference Planned For June
EBENSBURG (Cambria Co.)
Saturday, June 3, will find
many people all over Pennsylvani
a converging on the Cambria
County fairgrounds, Ebensburg.
The program, beginning at 8:30
a.m. at the Agricultural Building
at the fairgrounds, will be of inter
est to all who are engaged in or
plan to raise rabbits.
Registration fee is $lO for
adults, 16 and over, and free for
those under 16.
The program in the morning
will include a discussion of pre
vention or control of major health
disorders by Dr. David Kradcl,
Veterinarian, Penn State; a prog
left, Tom Templeton, executive secretary; John Pyne, presT
dent; Rogr St vii
member am) pnhttteV Senior exhibitor of the Virginia Junior
Angus Association. Presenting the award was Tom Templet
ton, association executive secret
by Dr. Owen Keene and Herbert
Jordan, both of Penn State; and a
discussion and demonstration on
how to prepare a rabbit for show
by Dale Gearhart, rabbit breeder
and judge, of Hollidaysburg, Pa.
After lunch there will be a panel
of local rabbit 4-H leaders and loc
al rabbit breeders discussing how
they manage rabbits in their situa
tion. This will j» chaired by Don
Shirk, Vintondale, and will
include: George Myers, Bames
boro; John Oravec, Nanty Glo;
and Roger Clark, Belsano.
Larry Yager of ag economics at
Penn State Extension wiH talk
about developing market*, arid
discuss rabbit breeding.
There will be a brief discussion
of the Pennsylvania Rabbit Breed
ers’ Association by Linda Claarof
Woodward, president of the
group. This is an'affiliate of the
American Rabbit Breeders’
Association.
There will then be an evening
meal at the United Methodist
Church in Ebensburg, and the day
will finish back at the fairgrounds
with a “Rare Rabbit Show.’’
If you want a program or an
application call or write die Exten
sion Office in Ebensburg ■ phonej
Courthouse Extension 392 or loc^