“Controlling parasites is a proven practice to improve performance in all stages of cattle production while also giving a significant return on investment,” says Boehringer Ingelheim’s Joe Gillespie, DVM. He reinforces the importance of understanding parasite life cycles and strategic treatment to improve cattle performance in all stages of production.
Source: Feedstuffs, August 16, 2019. Link. There are technically four larval stages, and not all dewormers are labeled to protect cattle against the final larval stage. Understanding the parasite life cycle, identifying key timing and keeping the veterinarian involved are all great ways for producers to control parasites in every herd without breaking the bank.
An effective deworming program doesn’t look the same for every operation.” Joe Gillespie, DVM
INSIGHTS: Most animal health pros are aware of strategic deworming practices and their importance to production success. It is easy to assume all persons involved in cattle production know this, too. Reality is quite different. The wormer wars have taken attention away from the importance of these practices and the need to vary them for each herd. Share this information in social media, newsletters, discussions and during VFD visits.