Watch for bovine anaplasmosis when restocking herds
With cattle producers restocking herds in certain parts of Texas following drought, experts are urging ranchers to be mindful of bovine anaplasmosis, an infectious disease that can be transmitted among cattle by blood.
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Strategies to stamp out stable flies
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are developing improved methods to locate stable fly habitats, finding easier and more efficient ways to control them.
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Building a better “fly swatter” based on science
We’ve all heard the old saying, “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” But that’s part of the problem where these germ-spreading pests are concerned.
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Insect-borne diseases threaten cattle herds
A veterinary scientist with the USDA's Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, Scott McVey, talks about several insect-borne livestock disease issues that he and his staff are currently researching, including a tandem of diseases carried by midges that could threaten cattle herds: blue tongue and EHD.
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Controlling flies on pastured cattle
With record setting temperatures this spring insects are making an earlier appearance this year. Horn flies, face flies and even stable flies have been observed on grazing animals recently.
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The most effective ways to control flies on beef cattle
There are many different fly control products available for cattle producers to use.
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Horn flies on beef cattle
Cattlemen are constantly aware of the potential of external parasites to cause economic loss and transmit disease.
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Suppression of stable flies on cattle
The most significant livestock pest in the United States is the stable fly. Its painful bite and blood-feeding stresses cattle and causes them to injure themselves trying to escape attack.
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Cattle and lice
We travel to the OSU Wheat Pasture Research Station at Marshall to discuss lice infestation in cattle with Justin Talley and Steve Hisel.
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Fly control for the beef herd
The necessity for a fly control program for beef herds is inevitable and now is the time to plan your's for this year.
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Are flies bugging your cattle?
Every spring, our thoughts turn from calving season to breeding season, green grass, rainy days and warmer temperatures. But with the growing pastures and pleasant temperatures come some disadvantages as well - fly season is upon us.
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- Post-tornado composting a solution for disposal of dead livestock
- Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
- Drought losses in Oklahoma top $400 million for 2012
- Former Eastern Livestock CEO, CFO sentenced for federal crimes
