Lice in animals can be a common problem during winter. Many farmers deal with heavy
infestations that can cause unthriftiness, reduce weight gain, and lead to economic losses.
Lice affect many livestock species, including cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, and goats.
Different types of lice infect humans. Animals do not carry or spread human lice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lice are parasitic insects that are spread by close contact. There are two different types of lice. Sucking lice take a blood meal from the animal. Biting lice scrape pieces of skin from the animal and eat that material. The biting and \u201csucking\u201d causes itchiness and often distress in animals. Lice do not survive off the animal for very long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lice crawl; they don\u2019t hop or fly, so lice spread by close contact with animals that already have lice. Some factors that promote lice spread include overcrowding, reduced direct sunlight (during winter months), poor body condition, and malnutrition. Animals in good condition will be more resistant to lice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many different insecticides and application methods available to treat lice: sprays, pour-on, and injectable pesticides. It is recommended to treat animals in the fall\/early winter to prevent future infections and help with current ones. There are also many natural remedies available online, most of which include diluted vinegar.
Read labels carefully. Remember, there may be withdrawal times for pesticides used in food
animals. Contact your veterinarian or extension for more information on treatment and
management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lice are transmitted directly between animals, so remember to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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University of Nebraska \u2013 Cattle Lice<\/a>
How to Identify Lice on Swine<\/a>
Merck Manual \u2013 Lice in Sheep and Goats<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Lice: How to Spot, Prevent, and Treat Them<\/a>
UC Davis Lice Infestation in Cattle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n