Letter: Danger: sheep-dip can kill you

Wednesday 10 August 1994 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Sir: Neil Cooper's letter today, suggesting the use of sheep-dip as a midge deterrent is an act of folly and must never be considered. Modern sheep-dips contain mainly organo-phosphate pesticides which are neurotoxic and are absorbed by the skin.

One patient used such a preparation on her pet lambs and sheepdogs. She was paralysed and subsequently died.

Sheep-dips may only be handled wearing the recommended protective clothing and even then are an acute hazard to health.

Yours sincerely,

LEWIS ROUTLEDGE

Alston, Cumbria

10 August

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Letter: Danger: sheep-dip can kill you

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering