What do you put in a cattle Oiler?

The medications for the oilers are generally a permethrin-based products such as Ectiban or generic equivalents, and are effective against lice, flies and ticks.

What is a cow Oiler?

A cattle oiler, or livestock oiler, is a device that allows livestock to apply topical insecticide on themselves using a brush, mop, or curtain. Because cattle have an inherent instinct to scratch, a cattle oiler works well when attached to feeders.

How high do you hang a cattle rub?

Making a Cattle Rub The chain and burlap assembly is placed between two fence posts about 15 or 20 feet apart. The cattle rub should sag so the lowest point of the rub is about 2 feet above the ground.

How does a cow Oiler work?

How the Cattle Oiler Works. A cattle oiler applies a hide-deep topical insecticide to your livestock as they satisfy their natural instinct to scratch. The insecticide leaves a residue on the cattle’s coat and hide to kill pests on contact. As fly season wears on, fly populations generally increase.

What is a cow scratcher?

Cattle Groomers, Scratchers, and Oilers apply fly and pest control and provide a comfortable brushing action to the animal. The solution tanks now have a valve to regulate oil supply to the upper brush.

How does a cattle curtain work?

The Cattle Curtain is a non-mechanical device for applying insecticide to livestock. It uses a wicking action to concentrate insecticide in the rope. The Cattle Curtain should be positioned to hang in a gate or alley and the insecticide is wiped on animals as they pass through the curtain.

Can you mix permethrin with mineral oil?

Co-Ral 1% D (coumaphos), Ectiban or Permectrin 0.25%D (permethrin), Methoxychlor 5% Dust, or Rabon 3% D formulations are available for use in dust bags. When using back rubbers, mix the insecticide with a good grade of mineral oil (diesel oil evaporates more quickly and is harder on the cattle’s skin.

Can you spray diesel on cattle?

Don’t use diesel fuel as it evaporates more quickly and is harder on the cattle’s skin. Dust bags are most effective when used where cattle have to pass under them daily to get to water or mineral feeders.