“The first step to determining when to apply control is to properly scout pastures and cattle to determine fly type and fly populations.” Horn flies are gray and are about half the size of a housefly.

Since there are so many products on the market for fly control, work with your Extension specialist or veterinarian to develop a plan to control flies that best suits your cattle operation.

Proper tiling can reduce wet barnyards. * Cut weeds and control excessive plant growth around facilities. This will also reduce odor problems * Wet Feeds: Various flies (e.g. stable fly) can develop ...

Wild Encounters Cattle Fly Reduction: Techniques for Better Livestock Health Posted: January 8, 2025 | Last updated: January 8, 2025 "James Bigley Ranches offers unique insight on ranches, Western ...

Texas wildlife officials are warning the state’s cattle industry to be on the lookout for a flesh-eating parasite that can be deadly for animals. The New World screwworm fly was eradicated in ...

Since cattle imports were cut off in November ... Screwworm infestations occur when a female fly lays her eggs on an animal’s open wound or another area such as their eyes or mouth.

NAIROBI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Unidentified attackers raided cattle camps in a southeastern area of South Sudan last week, killing at least 35 people and wounding 46, a community leader said.

Many ranchers try to control lice on their cattle because these parasites cause a lot of discomfort and itching; cattle rub on every available surface and often lose large patches of hair and may ...

A new year brings anticipation for a fresh start and a chance to make good on new year’s resolutions, but what will 2025 mean for the cattle market? The theme for 2024 was high cattle prices ...

Taking the proper steps to get calves off to the right start is paramount to the success of a cattle feeding operation. One of the most important decisions ... However, in many cases, this is out of ...