LICE
Keeping your livestock free from pests like lice is crucial to maintaining a healthy, productive, and profitable operation. Lice infestations can lead to reduced weight gain, lower milk production, and general discomfort for your animals. At Starbar®, we understand that happy animals lead to a stronger bottom line, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of insect control products designed specifically to combat lice across a variety of species.
TYPES OF LICE ON ANIMAL
Different species of lice affect various types of livestock. By recognizing the signs of lice infestations and knowing which species are most commonly affected, you can take the appropriate steps to protect your animals. Here's a brief overview of the types of lice you might encounter on your livestock:
Beef Cow
- • Biting Louse (Bovicola Damalinia bovis)
- • Sucking Lice
- - The Short-nose Cattle Louse (Haematopinus eurysternus)
- - The Long-nose Cattle Louse (Linognathus vituli)
- - The Little Blue Cattle Louse (Solenopotes capillatus)
- - The Cattle Tail Louse (Haematopinus quadripertusus)
Chicken
- • Chicken Body Louse (Menacanthus stramineus)
- • Shaft Louse (Menopon gallinae)
- • Fluff Louse (Goniocodes gallinae)
- • Wing Louse (Liperus caponis)
- • Chicken Head Louse (Cuclotogaster heterographus)
Goat
- • Sucking Lice
- - Goat Sucking Louse (Lignognathus stenopsis)
- - Foot Louse (Linognathus pedalis)
- - African Blue Louse (Lignognathus africanus)
- • Chewing Lice
- - Goat Chewing Louse (Bovicola capare)
- - Angora Biting Louse (Bovicola crassipes)
- - Goat Body Louse (Bovicola limbata)
Horse
- • Sucking Louse (Haematopinus asini)
- • Biting Louse (Werneckiella equi)
Sheep
- • Sucking Lice
- - Sheep Face and Body Louse (Linognathus ovillus)
- - Foot Louse (Linognathus pedalis)
- - African Blue Louse (Lignognathus africanus)
- • Chewing Lice
- - Sheep Body Louse (Bovicola ovis)
Pigs
- • Sucking Hog Louse (Haematopinus suis)
COMMON LICE INFESTATION SITES ON ANIMAL
Lice infestations on livestock can vary depending on the type of animal and the specific lice species involved. However, there are common sites on livestock where lice are more likely to be found due to warmth, moisture, and a good hiding place. Here's a breakdown of common lice infestation sites across different types of livestock:
Beef Cow
- Neck and Shoulders - The Long-nose Cattle Louse, Little Blue Cattle Louse, and Short-nose Cattle Louse
- Back and Tail - The Cattle Tail Louse
- Head/Ears/Nose - The Little Blue Cattle Louse, Short-nose Cattle Louse, and Biting Louse
- Legs and Underbelly - The Long-nose Cattle Louse
Chicken
- Vent Area, Under Wings, Neck and Head - Chicken Body, Shaft Louse, Fluff Louse, Wing Louse, and Chicken Head Louse
Goat
- Neck and Shoulders - Goat Chewing Louse, Goat Body Louse, Angora Biting Louse, and Goat Sucking Louse
- Back, Tail, Ears and Face - African Blue Louse, Angora Biting Louse, and Goat Sucking Louse
- Legs and Feet - Foot Louse and Goat Sucking Louse
Horse
- Mane, Tail, Neck and Shoulders - Biting Louse and Sucking Louse
Sheep
- Neck and Shoulders - Sheep Face and Body Louse and African Blue Louse
- Back and Flanks - Sheep Face and Body Louse
- Face and Head - Sheep Biting Louse and African Blue Louse
- Legs and Feet - Sheep Foot Louse
Pigs
- Ears, Neck, Back, Shoulders and Legs - Sucking Hog Louse
LICE FACTS
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GENERAL LICE BEHAVIOR
- Lice are host-specific
- Lice are always on the same animal
- Lice usually spread through direct contact between hosts
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PREMISES ON THE FACILITY TO ALSO TREAT
- Animal housing and shelters
- Bedding and nesting areas
- Feeding and watering areas
- Frequented loafing areas
- Transport and handling equipment
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SIGNS OF LICE INFESTATIONS
- Agitated livestock
- Wounds or sores on livestock
- Restlessness and discomfort in animals
- Weight loss or reduced growth rates
- Unusual grooming behavior (horse)
- Decreased egg production (chicken)
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THE DANGERS OF LICE
- Discomfort and irritation
- Skin damage and infections
- Anemia
- Impact on reproductive performance
- Spread of disease
- Economic impact
PROFESSIONAL LICE CONTROL PRODUCTS
To help you combat lice and keep your animals in top condition, Starbar® offers a range of insect control solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each species.
Starbar® Inhibidor™ Insecticidal Pour-On is a ready-to-use, triple-action solution designed to defeat chewing and sucking lice effectively. We believe good things come in threes, and this product exemplifies that. By controlling lice, Inhibidor™ Insecticidal Pour-On helps ensure the comfort of your beef cattle, leading to more efficient production and protecting your bottom line. While other products may require retreatment by day 10, Inhibidor™ Insecticidal Pour-On's insect growth regulator effects ensure that one treatment for your beef cattle is all you need.
