Sheep dip

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The term sheep dip refers to a solution of insecticide and fungicide which shepherds may use to protect their sheep from infestation. The term is used both for the solution itself, and the trough in which the sheep is dipped.

The world's first sheep dip was invented and produced by Mr George Wilson of Coldstream, Scotland in 1830. That dip was based on arsenic powder and was exported by Package Steamer from nearby Berwick Upon Tweed.

Sheep dips have been found to contaminate surrounding soil, creating environmental problems ^[1].

[edit] Other meanings

The term is used colloquially in business to refer to the process of training all employees in an organization in a general subject of wide applicability.

The term is also used in information security. It refers to a computer that is isolated from a business core network used to screen incoming digital devices. They will often contain multiple malware scanners and egress packet detection.

[edit] Other Uses

In the Monty Python Bruces sketch, Bruce (Eric Idle) is said to teach logical positivism, as well as being in charge of the sheep dip.

There is also an up-and-coming band based in Rindge, New Hampshire, USA, that goes by the name of SheepDip.

[edit] References

1. ^ Environment Canterbury. 2003. Managing old sheep dip and footbath sites: a guideline for landowners. Info Sheet 19, January 2003 [1]