As the temperatures begin to slowly warm, it is time to start thinking about warm weather parasite control. Controlling external parasites on beef cattle can provide a benefit not only to cattle ...

K-State beef cattle veterinarians share how to keep the fly load down in August It seems like in the heat of the summer an open door can lead to a room full of house flies, leading many to turn to a ...

Pesky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However, there are control tactics that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. When uncontrolled, horn flies can punish cattle ...

We have some good information for beef cattle farmers this week on fly control. The economic loss due to fly infestation in cattle herds has been well documented, and Justin Rhinehart, an assistant ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - One of the best ways to keep cattle healthy and gaining pounds in hot weather is to control flies, a Purdue Extension beef specialist says. Heavy populations of flies can cause ...

BASTROP -- External parasites can be costly for cattle producers and getting a handle on problems early can lead to more prosperous and better performing cows. Jason Cleere, Texas A&M AgriLife ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Horn flies, face flies, and stable flies are not just irritants to livestock, but are also economically important to producers due to negative impacts on milk production and calf ...

As we move into early summer, cattle producers may be noticing increased numbers of flies on their cattle. Horn flies are very common on beef cattle in our region and annual losses in production and ...

Dr. Lew Strickland, University of Tennessee Extension veterinarian, shares some good information with us on fly control: Now that warm weather has arrived, everyone will start to focus on all the ...

Most fly tags provide good coverage for only 30-60 days. Thus, fly tags should be one part of your fly control plan… not the entire plan. Oilers and dustbags are best in forced use scenarios. This ...

Flies are a constant warm-weather problem for cattle, and in large numbers, these pests hinder weight gain and milk production. Stockmen use many strategies to try to control the insects that feed on ...