[Efficacy of diazinon against mange in sheep]

Efficacy of Diazinon [Neocidol] was evaluated through spray applications of 0.15 percent watery solution against naturally infested Sarcoptic, Psoroptic and Chorioptic mange in 33 sheep. It cured 45.0, 82.0 and 100 percent cases of chorioptic mange after first, second and third applications, respectively. Efficacy against psoroptic mange was 33, 83 and 92 percent, respectively, while the efficacy against sarcoptic mange was found to be 40% and 100 percent after two consecutive applications. No side effects were observed after treatment with Diazinon. The untreated control group remained positive for mange throughout the course of treatment