The Control of Sarcoptes Scabiei Infection on West African Dwarf (Wad) Pigs on Free Range Management System

KPEREGBEYI. J. I AND. ONWUMERE O. S.

School of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Technology

Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro.

E-mail: jameslovekperegbeyi@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Trials were carried out to compare effective use of local and scientific control of S. scabiei in the treatment levels during 2012 and 2013 dry seasons across 3 locations (South, Central and North zones) in Delta State. A total of 180 West African Dwarf Pigs under the free range management system were selected from 36 farmers. Treatments consisted of three systemic control: Treatment I (control: No systemic control) treatment II (local control) and treatment III (Scientific control). Each location served as a replicate in Complete Randomized Design (CRD). Statistical analysis showed that there was no significant differences (P<0.05) in the mean value of Pigs infested by Sarcoptcs scabiei across the. Treatments with a mean of 7-7 (‘38.3 %), 5-7 (28.3 %) and 6.7 (33.3 %) for treatment I, II and III respectively. However, across the locations, significant differences (p>0.05) existed with the southern zone having the highest infestation of sarcopatic mange with a mean value 9.7 (48.3 %) followed by the central zone and Northern zone with least means and percentage infestation of 7.0 (35 %) and 3.3 (16.7 %) respectively. The findings revealed that local control of sarcopatic mange should be used by farmers practicing free range management system.