Especially in years where input costs rise, it’s important to make sure your cattle are as healthy as possible. While many illnesses can be detected by the eye, some are much harder to notice. Parasites are invisible pests that can severely affect the efficiency of host cattle. David Shirbroun, professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim, said there are factors outside of weight loss that producers can look for to catch infections.
On top of visiting with your herd veterinarian, Shirbroun said diagnostic tests are also crucial for parasite management.
Shirbroun added that parasites can build resistances to treatments as well, especially when blanket treatments are used, so sometimes different strategies need to be used.
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