Sheep dipping

Greasley123

Member
Location
Derby
Hi, Firstly has anybody got a second hand Mobile sheep dip for sale or know anybody that has. Also how long does osmonds gold fleece protect against blowfly as on my sheep dipping course they said it lasts for 12 weeks, whereas I’ve heard it’s only 6 elsewhere?
 

sean m

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
Northants
Hi, Firstly has anybody got a second hand Mobile sheep dip for sale or know anybody that has. Also how long does osmonds gold fleece protect against blowfly as on my sheep dipping course they said it lasts for 12 weeks, whereas I’ve heard it’s only 6 elsewhere?
8 to 10 weeks we tell people,if there is a problem before 8 weeks i offer to do them again foc, haven't had to redo any yet:rolleyes:
 
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neilo

Member
Mixed Farmer
Location
Montgomeryshire
Optimistically 8 weeks ime. Given a 49 day withdrawal period on the product, you need to get your fat lamb sales lined up ready if you are relying on OP dip to protect fat lambs from fly strike.....

Unfortunate, as it is/was a good method of blowfly control.:(
 
How come? I fail to see how anything that restricts when you can sell your product can be appealing?
I agree in terms of quality of doing its job dipping is 2nd to none
I understand what you are saying however it only affects a small proportion for time restraints, as as if you are holding on to your lambs that bit longer or like myself who sell stores it does not affect it
 

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