Question: "I'm totally confused on the best time to deworm my herd of cattle. It seems I get different advice from different sources. Some salesmen say deworm in the spring and others say deworm in ...

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, ...

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 ...

The past few winters have thrown many curve balls at cattle producers — drought, increased feed costs and water-quality challenges, to name a few. And this year looks to be no exception. In addition ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fescue pastures tend to go dormant in July and August, so look for alternatives like warm season grasses during this period of time. Try to keep the young calves gaining weight. Continue to watch for ...