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Control measures are so much more effective than treatment. These include:
Control measures are so much more effective than treatment. These include:
'''Prophylactic '''[[Ectoparasiticides|'''insecticide''']]'''treatment'''. This must kill larvae and remain in fleece to prevent flies from laying eggs. These can be applied by spraying, dipping, spray race or jetting. '''Insect growth regulators''' in pour on form, such as cyramazine will provide 2-4 month protection depending upon the product used.
'''Prophylactic '''[[Ectoparasiticides|'''insecticide''']] '''treatment'''. This must kill larvae and remain in fleece to prevent flies from laying eggs. These can be applied by spraying, dipping, spray race or jetting. '''Insect growth regulators''' in pour on form, such as cyramazine will provide 2-4 month protection depending upon the product used.
'''Effective worm control''' is vital to minimise diarrhoea and therefore soiled fleeces. Crutching (removing wool from the perineal are) can also be performed especially in ewes to prevent soiling.
'''Effective worm control''' is vital to minimise diarrhoea and therefore soiled fleeces. Crutching (removing wool from the perineal are) can also be performed especially in ewes to prevent soiling.