Parasite prevention plans are important year-round and require continual reinforcement, assessments and planning. Results of a national survey of beef producers and beef veterinarians exposed gaps in knowledge and, maybe more importantly, a lack of urgency.
We noted references resembling the adage “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” mindsets instead of best planning and prevention practices.
Source: INSIGHT, Animal Health International, Fall 2023. Link. Key survey takeaways:
- Most cattle producers and veterinarians perceive parasite resistance as a significant problem but feel they lack the information and tools to develop effective control programs
- Producers express a lack of understanding about active ingredients used in different parasite control products and forms
- Producers say their veterinarian is their go-to source of information about parasite resistance, followed by industry publications and websites.
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