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Control of Sheep Keds
EB1389
Author(s):
Art Antonelli, Larry Sandvol
The scientific name of the sheep ked, or tick, is
Melophagus ovinus
. This pest affects the health of domestic or mountain sheep and goats, causing damage to skin and wool, in some cases up to a 25% reduction in fleece yields. This bulletins gives ked description and life cycle, offers control and management suggestions for small farm and commercial flocks. Cockles.
Published:
February 1988. Revised: September 1999. 2 pages.
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