1. Ensure proper sanitation in the farmhouse
2. Practice dipping on farm animals using appropriate pesticides
3. Ensure proper stocking density
4. Isolate / cull infested animal
5. Practice rotational grazing
6. Practice controlled burning of pasture
7. Dust with recommended pesticides
2.
(i)
Give three effects of ecto-parasites on cattle.
(ii)
List four methods of controlling ecto-parasites of livestock.
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(i)
Effects of ecto-parasites on cattle
1. Anaemia/loss of blood/weakness
2. Restlessness
3. Transmit diseases/health of the animal affected
4. Poor growth rate
5. Reduction in production
6. Reduction in economic value of animal
7. Damage to skin
8. Loss of weight/emaciation/animals grow lean/loss of appetite
(ii)
Method of controlling ecto-parasites of livestock
1. Rotate pasture to help prevent overgrazing to reduce the risk of parasites
2. Feed livestock in containers (instead of on the ground)
3. Ensure to clean feeders/water buckets/observe farm hygiene/ensure proper sanitation
4. Keep young animals in separate pastures from adults livestock
5. Dipping