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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Controlling flies not only relieves cattle and livestock producers of an annoyance, but cattle performance and weight can ...

As most cattle producers know from year-to-year, the fly and tick season is highly variable. Some may have pinned their hope in a hard winter to reduce these external parasites, but in reality, it may ...

If you have cattle, you have likely dealt with the impact of horn flies. These insects have the most significant impact on beef production. Painful horn fly bites create stress which causes reduced ...

An innovative tsetse fly repellent technology in Kenya has enabled farmers to dream of better yields. The repellent comes in the form of collars and once the animals wear these, tsetse flies keep ...

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 ...