Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can limit the chances of parasites affecting the efficiency and performance of your beef herd. Dr. D.L Step, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, said there are protocols that will help control parasite problems during grazing season.
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It’s important to figure out if a deworming program is working as it should. Routine diagnostic testing can help producers figure out what’s working.
“We can find out where you are as a baseline for your individual operation, and then also be able to measure whether or not the expected performance or efficacy of your deworming program is at the level you would like," noted Dr. D.L. Step, p
It’s not too early to think about spring deworming options. Being prepared for the upcoming parasite season can set your operation up for long-term success. Dr. Dan Cummings, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, said there are several things producers need to consider when choosing a deworming product.
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External parasites in your dairy herd can turn shiny coats into tattered ones and reduce the comfort, efficiency, and performance of the herd.
“Lice are typically going to be found around the neck, shoulders, or back of cattle and there's a couple of different kinds. We have b...