University studies routinely show that heavy fly pressure changes cow behavior and lowers production. Good fly control starts with sanitation and manure management. Clean facilities, dry bedding, strong airflow and regular monitoring all reduce fly pressure.
As dairy farms focus more on cow comfort, animal welfare and disease prevention, fly control will remain an important part of herd management and avoiding economic losses.
Source: American Dairymen. Link. Flies reduce milk output, spread disease, stress cows, and hurt farm profits. Stable flies, horn flies, face flies, and house flies each create different challenges, but all can impact herd performance.
The best fly programs use several tactics together. No single product will solve every problem.”
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INSIGHTS: Fly control is a daily chore almost as important as feed and water.