Lice in cattle cause intense irritation, causing animals to scratch and rub. Not only can this become a welfare issue, but it can have severe consequences on productivity through reduced feed ...

- Anaemia caused by sucking lice (e.g. pale gums, especially in young animals) It is crucial to note that two types of lice affect cattle and treatments vary in effectiveness against them. Some ...

Lice are a common winter problem in cattle, with cold weather and short winter days. Summer heat, sunlight, and short hair make it more difficult for lice to survive and multiply; their numbers ...

Many farmers and ranchers experience lice infestation in their cattle herds in the winter months. However, due to the region’s mild winter, some ranchers are still battling the pests, even ...

Cattle producers should plan to treat for lice on January 1 (or a date close to then) because these pests may be literally sucking up and eating away your profit.

Targeting problems with lice and mange can help prevent further problems in cattle herds, according to veterinarian Shawn Nicholson. “We see the worst problems with lice and mange in the winter ...

We do, however, have lice to contend with in the winter. Lice are wingless insects that live on the skin of various species, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats and, of course, humans.

DICKINSON, N.D. -- Cattle lice, a cold season insect, have been causing problems for cattle and ranchers this year after surviving treatments that usually eliminate them.

Yes, Lice Are A Winter Problem, Here's How To Defend Against Infestation. Story by Steph Bazzle • 3mo. W hen it comes to the tiniest pests, cold weather can be a valuable regulator.

Happy 2017! Let’s begin with a pestilence. No, this is not the first of seven plagues upon cattle producers. Instead, it's a longtime cold-weather tradition: Cattle lice. Often livestock ...

The old saying “scratch an itch” means to satisfy a desire or a need for something. While cattle producers have a need to grow healthy animals for a successful operation, lice are on a ...