My 4-day-old hand-fed piglet has lice. How can I safely treat them?

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How to get rid of lice in baby pigs. They are 4 days old and are having to be hand fed.

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The best way to treat lice in pigs is with Ivermectin. It is the safest and most reliable drug. I suggest you contact your local vet to get this medication and to get dosing information. Other possible medications that would work: diazinon, lindane or deltamethrin. These medications are harder to find and are considered not as safe. All these medications are ineffective against lice eggs so it is necessary to treat the animals and the environment multiple times.

My 4-day-old hand-fed piglet has lice. How can I safely treat them?

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