Register now for sheep lice field day
Landholders looking for assistance and advice on controlling sheep lice will benefit from attending the upcoming Sheep Lice Field Day in Yass.
To be held on Friday 16 April, the field day will provide landholders with practical and up-to-date information on lice control, including what chemicals are available and when to use them, how to avoid insecticide resistance and best management practices.
District vet for the Tablelands Livestock Health and Pest Authority, Jim McDonald says the field day is a great opportunity for landholders to learn more about all their lice control options.
"The field day will include demonstrations of chemical application methods, including Paul Gentles’ cage dipping machine, Will Daley’s nine metre plunge dip and several different backliners," Mr McDonald said.
"As well as highlighting new chemicals and new application methods, we will be discussing the importance of good management and biosecurity in keeping your flock free of lice, particularly inspecting and isolating new stock and working together with your neighbours."
Topics to be covered include:
- Sheep lice life cycle
- Production losses from lice infestations
- Lice control – more than just chemicals
- What chemicals are available and when to use them
- Insecticide resistance – lessons to be learned
- Neighbour relationships – putting good will into practice
- Regulation – what is the current policy
The field day will be held at "Cavan Station" woolshed, Wee Jasper Road, Yass – near the Mountain Creek Road junction.
Participants should register by 9 April by phoning the Yass office of the Tablelands LHPA on 6226 1155. The event is organised by the Tablelands LHPA, Industry & Investment NSW and Landmark Copeland Medway.
Media contact: Helen Gosper 0428465378