Last month’s Regional Roundup discussed feed additive options to aid in horn fly control and some differences between horn, stable and house flies. This month’s roundup will focus on topical insecticide options and considerations to help control horn flies.

When developing strategies for horn fly control, it is important to distinguish between horn flies, stable flies and house flies.

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion about emerging threats in alfalfa at the Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium in Sparks, Nevada.

Controlling lice populations is important from both a performance and animal welfare standpoint. Proper lice management will help cattle get through the winter in better shape.

As we continue into late summer, we continue the fly control battle.

We’re in the heat of summer, a welcome time for many reasons – warm sunny days for putting up hay crops, ripening fields for harvest season, cattle contently foraging, and perhaps even some trips to the river or lake for fun.

Horn flies, stable flies, house flies and face flies can all be a challenge for cattle and cattle producers.