Re: [AlpacaTalk] dust lice treatment
Hi Gary,
We have this stuff called Citricidal (Nutirbiotic Co.) that is highly concentrated Grapefruit Seed Extract. GSE is anti-parasitic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-everything.
We put it in a pump sprayer and spray the living quarters as well as around the poop piles and anywhere they walk regularly.
It is amazing stuff. http://www.nutritea
Here is a an article on using GSE on alpacas in Peru. That is how I discovered it.
GSE used for Alpacas
This test was conducted by Dr. Guillermo Calderon, Associate Professor
of Immunology at the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru.
Five hundred and sixty baby alpacas ranging in age from 2 - 6 weeks
were divided into five different groups, two receiving placebos, two receiving
alternative medications, and one group receiving 400 ppm doses of grapefruit extract,
1 dose daily for three days.
Dr. Fernando Scheelje of Interfab, S.A., reports,
"For many years decreases in alpaca have been difficult to
cope with. Enterotoxemia, colibacilosis, and enteritis are the major infectious
problem in baby alpacas. Vaccines and antibiotic treatment have proven
to have different and non-stable results."
The tests conducted by Dr. Calderon indicate that Grapefruit extract "...at
400ppm given orally, out-performed competitive drugs and reduced the
average death rate from over 50% to less than 2%."
In conclusion, Dr. Scheelje wrote that Grapefruit extract "gave a promising
solution for a traditional problem in two ways: (A.) Preventative, and (B.)
Curative."
Good luck!
Stephanie
--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Gary Simpson <info1@tri-valleyalp
From: Gary Simpson <info1@tri-valleyalp
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] dust lice treatment
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 10:16 AM
Steph:
What dilution ratio do you use?
Also, does this have any other benefits to kill any other type
of creature or bacteria?
Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Stardust Alpacas
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] dust lice treatment
By the way, we only treat the animals affected, not the entire herd. I don't think we have had lice for years. Keeping the area they lay in clean is really important. Picking up loose hay will keep those sucking parasites at bay. We spray the stalls down with a dilution of grapefruit seed extract as well as any rolling areas.
Steph
--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Stardust Alpacas <stardustalpacas@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Stardust Alpacas <stardustalpacas@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] dust lice treatment
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro ups.com
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 9:58 AM
It is my opinion that you should not be less concerned about your animals as you are with yourself. Washing your hands after you touch them is sufficient, but with the dirt on them, we have to anyway.
I read recently that applying coconut oil to hair that has lice will kill and release the knits. It is a much more eco friendly way to treat for those parasites.
Stephanie
Stardust Alpacas
Creswell, OR 97426
--- On Mon, 7/7/08, Emaly Leak <llamapyr25@ earthlin k.net> wrote:
From: Emaly Leak <llamapyr25@ earthlin k.net>
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] dust lice treatment
To: "Alpaca Talk Yahoo Group" <alpacatalk@ yahoogro ups.com>
Date: Monday, July 7, 2008, 5:33 AM
I just finished treating my herd for lice with a dust permethrin product. There were many warnings and precautions on the label, so we were very careful not to come in contact with the chemical dust as we applied it to the animals. My question is, how long should I wait before handling the animals and touching the treated areas? Thanks, Emaly
Emaly Leak
Autumn Hill Llamas & Fiber
Female Llama and Gelding Alpacas For Sale
Outside Breedings Available to ALSA Halter Champion Herdsire
Llamas, Alpacas, & German Angora Rabbits
Pleasant View, IN
llamapyr25@earthlin k.net
www.autumnhillllama s.com
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