Parasitic worms can weaken cattle and sheep and cost the livestock industry millions of dollars. The cost is rising as parasites develop drug resistance.

Stop guessing and start testing. Fecal egg count reduction tests can identify resistance in your herd before parasite loads ...

Many cattle farmers are still taking a blanket approach to using wormers, which could render them useless while damaging the fragile ecosystem that makes livestock farming viable. This is the finding ...

Concerns about increased anthelmintic resistance have prompted recent changes to legislation across Europe. A shift in the industry’s approach to worming could help to preserve the efficacy of ...

“Out of sight, out of mind” is an expression often used to describe something that cannot be seen, so it is easily forgotten. On the subject of herd health, this phrase can easily be applied to our ...

With all wormers now requiring a veterinary prescription, cattle farmers are being encouraged to move away from routine ...

Many farmers will be handling cattle around this time of year, so the use of a persistent wormer at this time can be appropriate. HERD HEALTH SERIES: Maura Langan, Commercial and Technical Manager ...

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