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Lice in Sheep

Sheep lice, Bovicola ovis, is a common insect parasite which costs the Australian sheep industry in excess of $100 million annually. The costs are incurred in lost production as well as the cost of chemicals and labour in control and eradication programs. It is estimated that up to 30% of Victorian sheep flocks have a lice infestation annually.

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Portable Plunge Dipping Contractors Operating in Victoria

ContractorDip TypeDrain Pen?Swim LengthDip VolumeOperators SuppliedFarm LabourApproximate Cost*Comments
PANNAN, David
Ph: 03 5384 6210
Mobile: 0418 584 308
Horsham
Harrington U-shape trailer No 7 m 3,800 l 0 2 - 3 $220 per day. Farmer must collect and return dip Farmer mus supply all labour. Dip for sale
B & G Dipping - Bruce
Ph: 03 5281 1495
Mobile: 0427 811 495
142 Geelong Rd
Bannockburn
Self - built hydraulically lowered cage Yes N/A (Controlled immersion) 4,100 l 1 -3 3- 1 40 cents per sheep Has a water truck (6,500 litres)
Richards, Greg
Ph: 03 5574 2385
Mobile: 0408 539 473
Cavendish
Self - built hydraulically lowered cage Yes N/A (Controlled immersion) 10,000 l
8,000 l (2 separate dips)
2 1 - 2 45 cents per sheep including 2 operators
O'Kane, Des
Ph: 03 5748 5050
Mobile: 0429 485 050
Tungarmah (Shepparton)
Straight through plunge Yes 7.5 m 2,500 l 1 - 3 0 70 cents per sheep including all operators No farm labour required. Water supply needed. Has pumps.
Edson, Trevor
Ph: 03 5342 8060
Mobile: 0438 117 151
Plunger Yes Supply own water 1 and dog 1 Up to 1,000 $550
55 cents over 1,000
McLoughlan, Mick
Ph: 03 5498 1322
Mobile: 0417 013 598
Birchip
Mobile Spray Dip
24 x 5 Feet
Yes N/A 5,000 l constant replenishment 1 1 $1 per head (Large Flocks negotiable) Farmer supply chemical
Morgan, Chris
Mobile: 0428 506 127
Colbinabbin
Horse Shoe Yes N/A 4,500 l 2 - 3 2 Up to 500 = $1 per head
Over 500 = 70 cents per head + Travel
4,500 l back up tank mixed, Contractor or owner can supply chemical
Stammers, Cabe
Ph/Fax: 03 5854 8332
Mobile: 0427 548 332
Horse Shoe No 8.5 m 3,800 l Optional OptionalNegotiable
* The ACTUAL price charged will depend on labour, number of sheep, travel, length of wool, etc. All prices include GST unless otherwise stated.
Price does NOT include dip chemical.




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