The efficacy of phosmet as a pour-on for the control of long-nosed sucking lice (Linognathus vituli) on cattle

Authors: Watson AJ, Kettle PR
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 29, Issue 10, pp 187-188, Oct 1981
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Inflammation, Integument/skin/wool/hair/fur/feather, Disease/defect, Treatment/therapy, Pest/pesticides, Agricultural compounds, Parasites - external
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: During the past 10 years pour-on insecticides for cattle louse control have largely superseded spray-on insecticides in New Zealand. Most pour-on formulations tested have proved highly effective, although within-trial eradication has not been reported. Phosmet is marketed in New Zealand as “Poron-10” and is the only pour-on licensed for use on lactating cattle; a licence was granted on the basis of phosmet`s rapid elimination from tissues and low secretion into milk…

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