Parasite

Sheep and goats also suffer external parasite infestation and will need control of such pests just like cows. Sheep and goats should be sprayed, dusted or ...

Affected goats and sheep will rub against surfaces most of the time and subsequently lose weight. Sheep and goats also suffer external parasite infestation and will need control of such pests just like cows. Lice infestation is characterised by matting of the hair coat, formation of scab, presence of pus, excessive scratching on walls, tree barks – this can result in anemia and wounds that can predispose to secondary infection, and self-licking. Dear Daktari, I keep sheep and goats with the aim of supplying them to hotels in the city. Sheep and goats should be sprayed, dusted or injected to control such parasites. Many farmers assume that sheep and goats do not need external parasite control.