Dr. Tim Nickel, Technical Services Veterinarian, Bovine, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc.
Article Summary:
In any robust parasite control program, there should be both management and treatment options.
Animals that have all their nutritional needs met are better able...
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: 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...
Source: University of Maryland
Many producers are aware that gastrointestinal parasites can reduce cattle performance, and accordingly, take measures to protect their animals. Gastrointestinal parasites are typically controlled through application of drugs called anthelmintics (dewormers). There are three major dewormer...
Source: Zoetis news release
For cattle producers and veterinarians concerned about the efficacy of their parasite control programs, Zoetis introduces Valcor (doramectin and levamisole injection), the first and only combination endectocide in the United States designed for use against internal...
Source: University of Wisconsin, Sandra Stuttgen
Parasitic worms of cattle include the nematodes Ostertagia, Cooperia, and Haemonchus. The worm’s life cycle occurs within cattle and on grass. Worm reproduction occurs within cattle intestines. Eggs and the first two larval stages...
Dr. Tim Nickel, Technical Services Veterinarian, Bovine, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc.
Article Summary:
Given the limited number of products available today to treat internal and external parasites, preserving the efficacy of the ones we have now is important.
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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: 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...
