Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association news release
Kim Brackett
Every cattle producer knows that pests are a challenge to our operation, but some pests are far more dangerous than others. One of the new threats to our herd comes from the...
A collaboration between the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has laid the groundwork for innovative genetic methods to control cattle fever ticks, which transmit bovine babesiosis, a historically significant livestock disease. A...
If your cattle exhibit itchiness, reduced feed intake, or altered grazing behavior, they may be dealing with a parasite issue. Managing parasites effectively requires a balanced approach—essential for the health, welfare, and productivity of cattle while also preventing resistance...
Cattle exposed to parasites while grazing can experience production losses and health issues. Internal parasite control can be achieved with various oral, injectable, or pour-on deworming products. However, relying on cattle appearance to decide when to deworm is risky,...
Source: National Library of Medicine
Abstract
There is a paucity of information from western Canadian beef cow-calf producers about how they control gastrointestinal nematodes. The objectives of this study were to describe cow-calf producers’ management practices related to control of gastrointestinal...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
These ticks can cause physical harm to animal hosts and transmit pathogens that cause diseases. Control of important ticks affecting livestock and horses includes recognizing important species, removing ticks, and preventing and controlling ticks in the...
Source: University of Missouri news release
University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state's economy as...
On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, I am joined by Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Professor and Beef Specialist for the University of Kentucky. Jeff discusses his diverse background in agriculture and some pertinent research results from his recent...
Source: Kansas State University
by A.J. Tarpoff, DVM, MS, beef extension veterinarian
Internal nematodes (or worms) have been and continue to be a major drain on beef cattle health and economic returns in the beef industry. Internal nematodes impact cattle performance...
Source: Cornell University
General Management
Keep hay and grain off of the ground and in feeders. Keep animals out of the feeders.
Keep water high enough that your animals cannot defecate in it.
Feed 130% of daily protein requirement for...
