As the temperatures begin to slowly warm, it is time to start thinking about warm weather parasite control. Controlling external parasites on beef cattle can provide a benefit not only to cattle ...

The wet spring has certainly provided favorable breeding conditions for flies. As we progress into the summer it is evident that fly pressure is and will be heavy. Although all flies do pose risk ...

While there are multiple ways to control flies on cattle, one way is a bit more fun.A product called VetGun shoots orange capsules of insecticide directly onto the cattle.Ryan Ollerich of MidWest ...

While many producers opt to put fly control tags in the ears of the cattle at the start of the summer, those tags can lose their efficacy by late summer, Lubbers said.

The horn fly is a small, blood-sucking insect that feeds mainly on the backs, sides, shoulders and underlines of cattle. They reduce weight gain and make animals more prone to stay in the shade ...

Flies are a constant warm-weather problem for cattle, and in large numbers, these pests hinder weight gain and milk production. Stockmen use many strategies to try to control the insects ...

However, there are control tactics that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. When uncontrolled, horn flies can punish cattle with as many as 120,000 bites per day. During peak ...

It is that time of year when we have to worry about fly control in cattle herds. We talk a lot about integrated pest ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. -- Horn flies, face flies, and stable flies are not just irritants to livestock, but are also economically important to producers due to negative impacts on milk production and ...

BASTROP -- External parasites can be costly for cattle producers and getting a handle on problems early can lead to more prosperous and better performing cows. Jason Cleere, Texas A&M AgriLife ...

Fly control is important to helping ensure performance is not hampered and that your herd stays healthy and disease free. OVER THE COLES: Fly control for beef cattle Skip to main content Skip to ...