Agricultural Chemical Use Estimates for Sheep and Sheep Facilities, 2000

摘要

The agricultural chemical use estimates in this report are based on data compiledfrom a survey conducted in late December 2000 through January 2001 in 22 selected States. These States account for approximately 87% of the U.S. sheep inventory published by NASS. Only those States with published sheep inventory for January 1, 2001 were used for this calculation. This report provides insecticide use information on sheep and sheep facilities in the 22 selected States. All data refer to the on-farm use of chemical active ingredients contained in insecticides which were applied during the 2000 calendar year. Insecticides are defined as chemical products used for the control of insects. Insecticides are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Insecticides are applied to sheep and sheep facilities to control mange, mites, lice, flies, keds, bots, and other external pests. Chemical usage on sheep is provided on a rate per head per application and rate per head per year basis.