title: Evaluation of phosmet for the control of the common scabies mite on cattle.
abstract: Thirty-four young range cattle heavily infested with the common scabies mite, Psoroptes ovis, were dipped in phosmet (O,O-dimethyl phosphorodithioate S-ester with N-(mercaptomethyl)phthalimide) in 15 trials. All concentrations from 0.15% to 0.25% that were applied once failed in at least one trial, but all concentrations from 0.075% to 0.20% were successful in eradicating mites when used twice at 7- to 10-day intervals. One single dip tried at 0.30% also was successful. Uninfested yearlings were dipped in 0.30% phosmet without apparent intoxication, but 2-year-old cattle treated in a spray-dip machine at 0.40% active ingredient became depressed and stiff gaited.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007306:Insecticides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010706:Phosmet / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012532:Scabies / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D010706:Phosmet