The use of commercial livestock dewormers has paid off in terms of animal health and productivity, but it has also resulted in resistance among parasite populations. “As dewormers lose effectiveness, ...

Stop guessing and start testing. Fecal egg count reduction tests can identify resistance in your herd before parasite loads ...

For many producers, deworming has become a routine part of herd management. Cattle are processed, products are administered ...

It is no secret that cattle deworming products are becoming less and less effective. Dr. Christine Navarre, DVM, Extension veterinarian at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, spoke about ...

Russ Daly, SDSU Extension veterinarian says that deworming calves can be one of the most beneficial management practices, however there are concerns about parasite resistance to dewormers. Many ...

Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Extension Cattle Reproduction Specialist looked at previous research trials that looked at deworming impacts on weight gain to help cattle producers. He says that ...

Parasites are growing resistant to dewormers used by many Missouri farmers to treat their cattle. That’s according to a new study from University of Missouri researchers. Parasites can cause weight ...

Internal parasites impair production by increasing energy costs of maintenance and diet digestibility, reducing feed intake and increasing activity of the immune system. They have a much greater ...

Although still a relatively new parasite management practice, more and more southern beef producers and industry specialists are recognizing the value of strategically deworming in the spring to help ...