Parasites will be close by when cattle are out on pasture. Good pasture management and a strategic deworming protocol can limit the chances of parasites affecting the efficiency and performance of your beef herd. Dr. D.L Step, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer-Ingelheim, said certain protocols will help control parasite problems during grazing season.
Step said it’s very important to be familiar with the product label when using a pour-on dewormer.
It’s important to work with your veterinarian to customize a de-worming program with a combination treatment for your herd. Different classes of medication will mean different mechanisms of action. Step said diagnostic testing can allow producers to customize their deworming programs.
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