Ectoparasite Control in Cattle

Ectoparasite Control in Cattle. By Nick Wagner, DVM. Article courtesy of Neogen. Ectoparasite control in cattle production requires the implementation of management practices to maintain animal health, to optimize performance, and to provide a comfortable environment to achieve success.  Ectoparasites...

To win the war against flies, it pays to know your enemies.

To win the war against flies, it pays to know your enemies. Article courtesy of Y-Tex. Proper fly identification is the key to Treat when fly populations reach cost-effective control. economic thresholds.While horn flies are undoubtedly the Number 1 pest problem in cattle, other species of flies can...

Summer Fly Control in Cow-Calf Herds

Summer Fly Control in Cow-Calf Herds. By Heather Smith Thomas. The battle against flies is constant during warm weather, but there are several ways to reduce these pests.  Different flies have different habits and behaviors, so a combination of tactics is most effective.  Stable flies breed in rotting...

More Than Just Fly Control

More Than Just Fly Control. Article and photos courtesy of Central Life Sciences. Controlling nuisance insects can be difficult without the right products and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices. Over the years, the Central Life Sciences product lineup has grown to feature additional products that can...

Parasites and the Beef Herd

Parasites and the Beef Herd. By Jaclyn Krymowski. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle tend to muscle through their internal and external parasite loads impressively well. Often, clinical signs only come to the surface during especially severe loads or with immunosuppressed animals.That said, the...

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,...