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Summer deworming impacts cattle health and productivity

Even a low number of internal parasites can affect cattle health and performance. If cattle graze in the summer, it is critical to build an effective strategic deworming program.

June 17, 2024

Grant Crawford

As we approach midsummer, there are important reasons to consider deworming. Almost immediately after cattle are turned out on contaminated green grass, they begin picking up parasites that can start doing damage in a very short time.

Defending cattle from parasitic hitchhikers

A defined deworming program, along with the right nutrition, will help protect against parasitic worm infection in both cow-calf and feedlot applications.

January 29, 2024

Chris Hagedorn

Cattle are at risk of parasitic worm infection when they graze grasses. Even pastures that appear healthy may be infested with worms, making it crucial to take precautionary measures.

Internal parasites wreak havoc on more than growth rates

Growth, milk production, immune function and reproduction can all be compromised with internal parasites. An effective deworming program is critical for an efficient operation.

April 26, 2023

Grant Crawford

Cattle producers invest their time and resources in the best vaccination protocols and nutritional programs. However, these efforts are not fully utilized without an effective deworming strategy. Why?

Deworming dairy replacement heifers is a balancing act

June 10, 2020

Harold Newcomb

Even a few parasites in a high-producing dairy cow have the potential to reduce herd performance. Parasite-free animals convert feed more efficiently, have fewer disease problems, enter the milking string sooner, produce more milk and have fewer reproductive difficulties.