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 ...

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 ...

Cattle will need relief from the biting activity from fly pests now, and applying insecticides to the animals is the fastest ...

Anyone who has walked through a barn or cattle pasture in the summer knows that flies are a nuisance and even a health hazard. Face flies can spread diseases like pink eye to cattle, and horn ...

Garlic-based fly control isn’t new, but consistent delivery has been the limiting factor. North American research shows mixed ...

We've had a wet spring and that means we'll see more flies this year. While we can't get rid of them, there are ways to control or reduce them. Dr. Heather Schlesser talked about the three ways you ...

Cargill's Johnathan Wells explains how a 30% increase in heart rate translates to lost pounds — and why breaking the fly life cycle is the key to protecting your bottom line.

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 ...

URBANA — The wet spring has certainly provided favorable breeding conditions for flies. As we progress into the summer it is evident that fly pressure is and will be heavy. The JG-TC's annual Farm ...

As we move into early summer, cattle producers may be noticing increased numbers of flies on their cattle. Horn flies are very common on beef cattle in our region and annual losses in production and ...