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Battling Flies to Increase Your Herd’s Profit

Battling Flies to Increase Your Herd's Profit.By Jessica Graham.Pest Control is an essential component of effective livestock management. Cattle are particularly susceptible to pests, especially flies, which can cause significant health problems, economic losses, and reduced productivity. As such, farmers and...

Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management

Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences.Horn flies are more threatening to herd profitability than you might realize. They are a nuisance that can impact cattle weight gain and profitability, affect cattle’s productivity,...

Don’t Fall Behind: Late Season Feeding with the 30/30 Approach for Fly Control

Don’t Fall Behind: Late Season Feeding with the 30/30 Approach for Fly Control. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Before the fall approaches and cold weather is near, it’s critical to continue late-season feeding of Altosid® IGR to prevent the emergence of overwintering flies. Then,...

Controlling Lice in Beef Cattle

Controlling Lice in Beef CattleBy Heather Smith ThomasLice are a common winter problem in northern climates--with cold weather and short winter days.  Summer heat, sunlight, and short hair make it more difficult for lice to survive and multiply; there are not very many lice on cattle during the summer. ...

Reducing your Herd’s Environmental “Hoofprint”

Reducing your Herd’s Environmental “Hoofprint”. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Today’s environmentally conscious producer has a lot to worry about, including manure management, wastewater runoff, and proper rotational grazing, not to mention the burden of horn flies....

Genetic Selection for Fly Resistant Cattle

Genetic Selection for Fly Resistant Cattle. By Heather Smith Thomas. Horn flies are the most common summer pests for cattle, but there are ways to reduce these costly external parasites besides toxic chemicals.  After the advent of pesticides, it became common practice to use sprays, pour-on products,...

Successful Cattle Reproduction with Altosid® IGR

Successful Cattle Reproduction with Altosid® IGR. Article courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Horn flies are more threatening to herd profitability than you might realize. They are a nuisance that can impact cattle weight gain and profitability, affect cattle’s productivity, and hurt cattle...

Keeping Flies At Bay

Keeping Flies At Bay. By Maura Keller.There are a wealth of health and wellness issues that producers need to constantly monitor in order to keep their livestock in good condition and their bottom line intact. But one particularly frustrating issue for ranchers, farmers and livestock alike, is the burdensome fly...
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Fencing Options for Beef Cattle

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Controlling Horn Flies for Successful Cattle Reproduction and Disease Management

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American Cattlemen April 2023

This Issue Brings You:Advances in Reproductive Technologies in Beef CattleThe Changing Tides of Hay ProcessingCattle Scales and Weighing EquipmentWeighing the Benefits of Rice Lake Weighing SystemsRE-COVR: Making A...

American Cattlemen March 2023

This Issue Brings You:Fencing Options for Beef CattleThe Benefits of Identification Tags on the Ranch and BeyondA Commitment To ExcellenceBeef Cow Nutrition Before and After CalvingYou Need to Protect your Ranching...

American Cattlemen February 2023

This Issue Brings You:Common Calving Issues and How to Avoid ThemColostrum Alternatives for Beef CalvesDrought PlanDimitra: Digital Advancements in Cattle ManagementNEMO Feed – A Passion for Serving OthersMore...

American Cattlemen January 2023

This Issue Brings You:Calving CamerasElements of Pre-calving Vaccination ProtocolShould You Invest in Cattle Facilities for Your Operation?Rawhide Portable Corrals: A Turning PointMishima Reserve: Making a Name for...
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