A new red blood cell parasite, Theileria orientalis Ikeda, linked to the Asian long-horned tick, has been identified in Kansas cattle. This parasite, first discovered in Virginia in 2017, poses significant health challenges for livestock, causing anemia, respiratory issues,...
Written by: Barry Whitworth, DVM Senior Extension Specialist/BQA State Coordinator Department of Animal & Food Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture
Cattle lice costs Oklahoma cattlemen millions of dollars each year in decreased weight gains and reduced milk production. If cattle producers...
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...
