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 ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Horn flies, face flies, and stable flies are not just irritants to livestock, but are also economically important to producers due to negative impacts on milk production and calf ...

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 ...

Counting the number of horn flies on a single cow can help estimate the extent of infestation in the entire herd. UW Extension recently released a report that presents the latest research and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — What's the buzz around cattle pastures these days? The same that it always is when the weather turns warm: flies. The winged intruders are more than just an annoyance to grazing ...

Scientists conducted a study to reduce fly bites on cattle by painting zebra stripes on them as an alternative to using pesticides. They compared three cows: one with zebra stripes (Cow A), one with ...

Stable fly: This fly is found on the feet and legs of the animal. Naturally, irritation in this area causes cattle to stomp their feet and switch their tail. Stomping feet and switching the tail are ...