This program helps to assess whether sheep should be treated after shearing. It estimates the probability that the flock is infested with lice at shearing by separately estimating the risk that -
You first need to enter some background information to determine which of these risk areas need attention. Then you complete details about the areas that are relevant.
Click on the tabs to select data entry screens or to go back to change entries. Do not use the browser's Back button.
Studies have shown that overall, any particular treament on-farm, applied by the 'average' wool producer has a 65% chance of eradicating lice. Obviously this varies greatly between producers with the type of treatment and the standard of application. You can use this probability or obtain a more precise estimate applicable to your property by clicking Treatments then entering the results here.
If zero then skip the other questions on this page.
Do not include stock that are still in quarantine if they remain in quarantine until shearing and will be treated after shearing.
What is the chance that the fences kept strays out?
