Different ways of dipping livestock
Ectoparasites live on the skin of the animal, rather than inside its body. Ticks and fleas are typical examples. It’s very important for communal farmers to follow an annual ectoparasite control programme. A tick infestation can result in crippling losses by spreading devastating diseases such as redwater and heartwater, while lice may cause intense itching, irritating livestock so much that they go off their
