Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1987
Journal or Book Title
Journal of Agricultural Entomology
Volume
3
Issue
4
First Page
374
Last Page
381
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.
Copyright Owner
South Carolina Entomological Society
Copyright Date
1987
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Gaafar, S. M.; Arends, J. J.; Hogg, A.; Holscher, Kenneth H.; and Williams, R. E., "An integrated program using TAKTIC to control mange in swine" (1987). Entomology Publications. 261.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ent_pubs/261
Comments
This article is from Journal of Agricultural Entomology 3 (1987): 374. Posted with permission.