Episode 18: Where There are Cattle, There are Parasites: 9 Tips for Managing Parasites in Your Herd

Effective parasite management is a balancing act. On the one hand, controlling parasites is essential for maintaining cattle health, welfare and productivity. On the other hand, over-use of some treatment methods can lead to parasite resistance, which negatively impacts the long-term health of the herd and can also affect the environment.

 

Relevant links: 

Body Condition Scoring Tool (interactive tool)

Feed Testing and Analysis (webpage)

Grazing Management (article)

Internal Parasites Impacting Beef Cattle (webpage)

External Parasites Impacting Beef Cattle (webpage)

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