Flies are more than just a seasonal nuisance for cattle producers. When populations build during warm months, they create measurable stress on cattle, reduce grazing time, interfere with feeding behavior, and ultimately impact performance. Horn flies alone can cost the U.S. cattle industry more than 2 billion dollars annually through decreased weight gain and reduced productivity. Because flies reproduce quickly […]
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A Guide to Fly Control for Cattle
Warm weather and sunshine are welcome signs of spring after a cold, dreary winter. The one thing everyone can agree that isn’t welcome—flies. Whether you are involved in production agriculture or not, flies are a nuisance nobody wants around. However, when you are in the cattle business, flies cost the industry billions of dollars annually. […]
