Cattle tick - use of amitraz dips

Summary

Cattle dips are used to control external parasites, primarily tick species, on the North Coast of NSW.

NSW DPI manages a dip when cattle are being dipped as part of a regulated program to eradicate cattle tick (Rhipicephalus [boophilus] microplus or australis).

Amitraz, also known as Taktic®, is used for eradication programs.

When a regulated eradication program is not underway, the owner of the dip is responsible for maintaining the dip structures and dipwash concentration.

This topics in this Primefact include:

• Safety procedures
• Use of dips