Swine, Sarcoptic Mange Control, 1979

Testing was conducted in Cumberland Co., Virginia, during the period of Mar’79 thur June’79. Experiments evaluated Kemolate (GX-118) for control of contagious sarcoptic mange. TX-118 is a code name for an 11.6% phosmet (Prolate) formulation which contains one pound of active ingredient per gallon. One inch scrapings were taken from inside the ears, flanks and the pastern areas and examined microscopically for mange mites. A 1:49 dilution was applied to six Yorkshire gilts weighing approximately 150-160 lb. A four gallon compressed air sprayer operating at approximately 30 psi was used to apply the material. A second test was conducted as a repeat of the original. Approximately 16 oz of mixture was applied to each animal spraying thoroughly inside the ears, flanks, and pastern areas.