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...
by: Brent Credille, D.V.M., Ph.D., Food Animal Health and Management Program, University of Georgia
Internal parasites represent a source of significant economic loss in almost all segments of beef production. The implementation of an internal parasite control program can lead...
Source: Beef Cattle Research Council
Internal Parasites Affecting Beef Cattle
Parasites, both internal and external, can affect production and cause disease in Canadian beef cattle. Effective parasite control in beef cattle is an important part of maintaining health, welfare and production...
Source: Oklahoma State University, Robert W. Barker, Bill Stacey, Russell Wright
The beef cattle industry in Oklahoma loses millions of dollars annually due to external parasites. These losses result from reduced performance due to blood loss, irritation and annoyance. Indirectly, diseases...
Source: Pennsylvania State University
Fly Pests
Have flies been bothering your livestock? Fly control can help keep cattle happy, healthy, and productive.
Fly Identification
In order to put fly mitigation steps in place, identifying the type of fly or flies bothering your livestock...
Source: South Dakota State University
Written collaboratively by Written collaboratively by Joe Darrington, former SDSU Extension Livestock Environment Associate and Taylor Grussing, former SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist.
Deworming
Use of dewormer compounds can significantly improve the average level of production; however,...
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...
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...
