Hue Fussell Had A Problem. Flies.

Hue Fussell Had A Problem. Flies. Article courtesy of Fussell Farms. Hue is a cattle farmer in Georgia, and every year his cattle were swarmed by flies. Sprays, ear tags, minerals … they all worked to a degree but none fully solved the problem, and each came with downsides.“I wonder if I could...

Altosid IGR Effectively Controls Horn Fly Populations

Effective Fly Control

Effective Fly Control. By Maura Keller. Cattlemen and dairy farmers take pride in their animals and the well-being of the herd. Unfortunately the unceasing presence of flies poses a risk to livestock, causing unnecessary use of energy, as well as a potential disease, decrease in grazing efficiency, reduced...

Battling Flies

 Battling Flies  By Heather Smith Thomas  Flies are a continual problem during warm weather, but there are several ways to reduce these pests.  Different flies have different habits and behavior, so a combination of tactics is most effective if you are trying to control several types of flies....

Controlling Flies on Pastured Cattle

Controlling Flies on Pastured Cattle. Did your Fly Control Program Work Last Year?  By Dave Boxler - Nebraska Extension Educator As we transition into spring and before livestock producers turn cattle in to summer pastures, selecting this year’s fly control program should be considered. A thought...

Claim The Win In The Fly Control Battle

 Claim The Win In The Fly Control Battle By Bruce Derksen An enemy of the cattle producer will once again be returning in hordes this summer intent on causing havoc and torturing livestock by inflicting suffering through blood loss, decreased grazing efficiency, reduced weight gains, health...

Altosid® IGR Effectively Controls Horn Fly Populations, Promotes Greater Weight Gain In Stocker Cattle Study

Altosid® IGR Effectively Controls Horn Fly Populations, Promotes Greater Weight Gain In Stocker Cattle Study  Article provided by Central Life Sciences Horn flies are a major concern to beef producers, costing the industry more than $1 billion annually. Left untreated, their painful bites can present a...

Pestered To The Point of Elimination

 Pestered To The Point of Elimination  By Aly McClure "Pest is a relative term when dealing with pasture cattle, anything can be labeled a pest that isn’t a cow, grass, or water.”When raising cattle your number one priority is to keep your animals calm and comfortable. The development...