Author Topic: When to do Wiltshire Horns? (Read 2156 times)

thenovice · « **on:** May 05, 2013, 07:48:34 pm »

Evenin all. Anyone on here keep Wiltshire horns, and if so, do you treat them with crovect or an equivalent, to treat/prevent horn fly and lice, and when is the best time/ Thanks

The Irish Shepherd · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:56:47 pm »

You would only really need to do them if they get a bit dirty round their back end, I do all of mine as a rule, its probably being a bit over the top, but I'd rather do them that treat them!

SteveHants · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:08:21 pm »

alls you need to do is dab a bit of clik at each horn base...perhaps a couple mls each - thats all I do, and I do it if/when the weather turns muggy.

thenovice · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2013, 07:20:54 am »

Thanks folks

Maggie · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2013, 01:22:27 pm »

Hi Novice

I'm in my third year with Wiltshire Horns and I only treat them once a year when it's muggy too - usually around July. Like Steve said - I just dab some at the base of their horns and maybe on the butt if they're a bit dirty there. I never have fly strike problems at all.