Jan 22, 2025 · Fly protection for cows is essential for their health and productivity. Flies are vectors for various diseases and pathogens that can adversely affect cattle. Their bites cause …

Mar 17, 2022 · Finding the best control method for your herd requires some planning. Adele Harty, South Dakota State University Extension cow-calf field specialist, explains these four …

Sep 11, 2023 · Learn how to identify flies that are bothersome to cattle. Implementing an integrated pest management is key to having successful fly control in the cattle herd. Have …

May 27, 2015 · Face flies and horn flies are a constant irritation to your cattle. Here are seven of the weapons available in your battery of tools to keep the flies at bay. For most of cattle …

Several fly species are considered to be significant pests of both free-ranging and confined cattle. Blood-sucking flies, such as horn flies (Haematobia irritans), stable flies (Stomoxys calcitrans), …

Aug 28, 2024 · Flies pose a major threat to cattle health, welfare, and productivity, impacting weight gain, milk production, and more. Comprehensive, integrated fly control is essential, …

May 2, 2020 · There are many fly control options and strategies available to Nebraska livestock producers to help manage the three fly species that economically impact grazing cattle; the …

Mar 17, 2022 · Starting your fly control management early in the season and extending it later through the fall is the best way to prevent an outbreak beyond your control. A multi-faceted …

Keeping flies off cows is easy with this advice on livestock fly control options. Fly season is almost upon us. These little pests cause significant loss of production (AKA less weight gain) and …

Jul 9, 2024 · Four of the most common fly pests for cattle in North America are horn flies, face flies, stable flies, and horse flies. Horn flies are a biting insect that takes more than 30 blood …