Flies can quickly go from a minor nuisance to a herd-wide problem, but staying ahead starts with finding and cleaning up ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the realities of beef production in the Midwest is dealing with significant fly populations. The Oklahoma beef cattle ...

Horn flies cause stress, reduce grazing, and harm cattle health. Integrated pest management is key to control.

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 ...

With fly season approaching, now is the time to evaluate and refine your fly management plan for 2025. “If your 2024 control efforts underperformed, consider adjusting your approach,” says David ...

New research shows even low levels of stable flies can trigger cattle bunching and measurable milk losses, making it an early ...

Cattle rid their bodies of heat in three ways: radiation, convection and evaporation. “If your cattle can’t use all three methods, they’ll overheat fast,” says University of Missouri Extension state ...

The tiny, annoying pest can wreak $6 billion in losses annually to U.S. cattle production due to decreased weight gain or ...

Central Garden & Pet CENT recently expanded its animal health platform with the acquisition of the U.S. assets of Champion USA, a well-known provider of feed-through cattle fly-control solutions. The ...