Re: [Alpacasite] ag lime and parasite control

Gary,

This link explains why lime works in the barn areas, but doesn't site
any scientific study. I am not able to find any benefits directly
relating to lime and parasite control, but I am thinking that soil ph
may benefit the good micro organisms that prey on parasite eggs and larvae.

http://www.organicvalley.coop/pdf/pools/intestinal_parasites.pdf

David Colby
Weminuche Huacaya Alpacas
Platteville CO 80651
970.405.4597
dcolby@direcway.com <mailto:dcolby@direcway.com>

Gary Kaufman wrote:

> One of the joys of the PNW is rather acidic soil. Soil conditions here
> require 250- 500 lbs lime per acre 2x per year, depending on which
> pasture I
> am working. Tried finding some research on the subject, and didn't find
> anything specific, but was curious about the effect of the lime at time of
> application on parasite larvae and eggs? My first thought is it would
> assist
> [key word is assist, not eliminate] in the control in the pasture, since I
> know that it does seem to have that effect in a barn situation with fly
> larvae.
>
> Anyone know of any actual objective studies?
>
>
>
> Gary Kaufman
>
> Roads End Farm, Olympia WA
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> www.roadsendllamas.com
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