Proactive summer health management is essential to keep cattle thriving through the grazing season, writes Thomas O'Sullivan, ...

HILLSDALE, Ill. — The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed the first case of a disease negatively impacting cattle, sheep and deer was found in the state. Theileriosis ...

“If you are seeing flies, ticks, lice or insect damage to your cattle herd, we know there is an economic impact; however, that impact can become far greater than production or weight gain loss ...

To control cattle lice, use approved pesticides applied through sprays, back-rubbers, dust bags, pour-ons and injectables. Read the labels carefully, and follow directions and withdrawal times.

The little blue cattle lice are found most often in small clusters on the muzzle, neck and dewlap of mature cattle. Clusters of lice around the eyes cause heavily infested animals to look as if ...

Lice are a common winter problem in cattle, with cold weather and short winter days. Summer heat, sunlight, and short hair make it more difficult for lice to survive and ...

When treating cattle, it is also important to treat the entire group. Basic biosecurity such as treating and segregating new additions for 30 days is not only good to reduce risk of lice, it is also a ...

When treating cattle for lice, it is important that all animals under the same roof are treated on the same day. If cattle are treated over a couple of days, due to time constraints or weather, there ...

2. Sucking lice: These feed on the blood and fluids of cattle using piercing mouthparts. Farmers concerned about lice in their herds should consult their vet to determine the most effective treatment.

For beef producers, lice infestations are as much of an emotional issue as they are an economic issue. The parasites not only affect the well-being of cattle and the producer’s ...