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Internal cattle parasites in 2012

05/21/2012 10:30:00 AM
Traditional inter­nal parasite control in cow herds has of­ten been in conjunc­tion with other trips through the chute, such as first calf-working in the early summer and at weaning in the fall. ... Full story.

Cattle Health: Control lice this winter

12/14/2011 1:08:59 PM
If lice are going to be a problem, winter is the time when they will show up. In Ohio, cattle can become infested with both biting and sucking lice. ... Full story.

Beef cow deworming strategies - fall management

12/06/2011 1:37:55 PM
The term strategic deworming is often used to describe deworming timing for your climate and parasite challenge. Research from late 1990’s calculated the economic impact of fall and spring deworming from 16 to 49 pounds. ... Full story.

Bovine health management: Controlling lice

11/14/2011 4:25:00 AM
K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek talks about options for controlling lice in the cattle herd heading into the winter, and why it is important for the cow-calf producer to clean up a lice infestation ahead of spring calving. ... Full story.

Cattle management: October timely tips

10/12/2011 2:01:56 PM
Check these cattle management tips for your herd as the fall season approaches. ... Full story.

Prepare cattle for a parasite-free winter

10/04/2011 11:44:45 AM
Whether marketing calves or caring for bred cows this fall, every cattle producer has to make the most of each pound of feed. So why feed parasites too? ... Full story.

Kindergarteners and calves: An unlikely association

08/18/2011 8:57:35 AM
Anyone who has been around a group of kindergarteners knows that sniffles and coughing are commonplace. While there may not be a way to prevent this, for weaned calves facing the same “kindergarten effect,” preconditioning can help reduce morbidity. ... Full story.

Deworming spring-born calves (audio)

07/26/2011 2:53:32 PM
It's important to deworm spring-born calves even though producers don't like working cattle in the heat and humidity. Kevin Laurent, Extension Beef Cattle Associate, discusses how to cope with the weather and the importance of deworming. ... Full story.

Parasite population dynamics

05/22/2011 6:15:00 AM
A common question veterinarians receive is, “When is the best time of year to deworm the cowherd, if I’m only going to deworm one time?” To answer this question requires a basic understanding of parasite population dynamics. ... Full story.

Rain brings relief and new problems to livestock producers

05/09/2011 9:18:33 AM
Much needed rains breaking a long, dry period should have livestock producers on the lookout for increased incidences of internal parasites and hoof problems ... Full story.

Parasites can rob heifer growth

01/28/2011 9:59:24 AM
If the goal with a beef or dairy heifer is put a certain age and weight on them to prepare them for first breeding and conception, don’t throw a wrench in the whole works by ignoring the damage parasites can do to the process. ... Full story.

Cattle Parasite Control & Chemical Resistance

04/09/2010 2:28:46 PM
Are there lessons about worm control that we can learn from sheep producers?
... Full story.
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