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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cattle will need some relief from the biting activity from these fly pests now, and the quickest methods are insecticides applied directly to the animals. For stable flies, it is best to find their ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo by Blair Fannin Jason Cleere, right, Texas A&M Extension Service beef cattle specialist in College Station, discusses parasite control at the Independent ...

Central Garden & Pet CENT recently expanded its animal health platform with the acquisition of the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a well-known provider of feed-through cattle fly-control solutions. The ...