Horn Flies http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies RSS Feed for Horn Flies en-us Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:19:47 GMT Controlling flies on pastured cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Controlling-flies-on-pastured-cattle-195968511.html 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. Horn flies on beef cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Horn-flies-on-beef-cattle-191684631.html Cattlemen are constantly aware of the potential of external parasites to cause economic loss and transmit disease. Horn flies on cattle: Biology and management http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Horn-flies-on-cattle-Biology-and-management-118088154.html Horn flies are an important blood feeding insect on range and pasture cattle in Montana. They are responsible for production losses in mature cattle and lower weaning weights in calves. Producers can minimize these losses by using one of the control tactics listed in this guide. Controlling horn flies on cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Controlling-horn-flies-on-cattle-167988586.html Economically, the horn fly, Haematobia irritans irritans (L.), is the most important arthropod pest of pastured cattle in the United States. Fly control for the beef herd http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Fly-control-for-the-beef-herd-186516781.html The necessity for a fly control program for beef herds is inevitable and now is the time to plan your's for this year. Are flies bugging your cattle? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Are-flies-bugging-your-cattle-186027491.html 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. Ohio State to host informational meeting on bovine anaplasmosis http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Ohio-State-to-host-informational-meeting-on-bovine-anaplasmosis-182046361.html A little-known, potentially fatal cattle disease is being reported to Ohio veterinarians, indicating a need for producer education, a pair of Ohio State University Extension experts say. Flies must be controlled in the beef herd http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/-Flies-must-be-controlled-in-the-beef-herd--181194081.html Beef producers must control flies on their beef cattle. Flies can spread pinkeye, annoy animals and reduce gains. Protecting cattle from horn flies http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/-Protecting-cattle-from-horn-flies-179347831.html The most damaging insect pest for beef cattle in Texas is the horn fly. Fly control for beef cattle http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/fly-control/horn-flies/Fly-control-for-beef-cattle-176640061.html There isn’t really a “best thing” for flies. Each producer should consider the options and choose the one that is best for his individual situation.