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Some ectoparasitism slows in winter but parasites such as mites and lice prefer the cooler time of the year, writes Elanco’s David L. Prentice, DVM, MS. He reviews the five primary types of mites in cattle, two types of lice and offers tips for effective mitigation and control of mange and lice.
Source: Progressive Dairy, January 19, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: As producers get busy with calving and farm equipment maintenance, remind them of the importance of parasite control NOW. With the dairy cow inventory the lowest in four years <Link> and beef cow numbers declined for the fifth consecutive year <Link> every investment in disease prevention is economically sound.
Every dose of prevention counts when there a fewer cows.”