https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Several serious livestock diseases are caused by a group of bacteria called clostridia that can produce deadly toxins. Many cattlemen are familiar with blackleg, tetanus and enterotoxemia, but some may not be familiar with redwater. Several serious livestock diseases are caused by a group of bacteria called clostridia that can produce deadly toxins. Many cattlemen are familiar with blackleg, tetanus and enterotoxemia, but some may not be familiar with redwater.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/62999 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/62999-liver-damage-from-redwater-disease-and-liver-flukes 62999-thomas-water.jpg dboxler1@unl.edu Five species of lice parasitize cattle in the U.S. Four of these are blood feeders, and the fifth is a biting or chewing louse. Cattle with hair loss, an unthrifty appearance, and leaving hair on fences and other objects from rubbing may be a sign of lice infestation. Five species of lice parasitize cattle in the U.S. Four of these are blood feeders, and the fifth is a biting or chewing louse. Cattle with hair loss, an unthrifty appearance, and leaving hair on fences and other objects from rubbing may be a sign of lice infestation.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59979 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59979-decreasing-temperature-increasing-lice 59979-boxler-img-1757.jpg cwillmore@uidaho.edu The best way to treat flies is to first understand what fly you are treating for. Remember: Face flies are found on the face, stable flies are found on front legs, and horn flies are found on the back and sides. The best way to treat flies is to first understand what fly you are treating for. Remember: Face flies are found on the face, stable flies are found on front legs, and horn flies are found on the back and sides.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/60105 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/60105-controlling-flies-on-cattle 60105-willmore-fly.jpg abby@agproud.com Summer is here, and that means cattle are grazing, and with it, dealing with parasites. Deworming is a herd management practice that can yield a significant return on investment. Summer is here, and that means cattle are grazing, and with it, dealing with parasites. Deworming is a herd management practice that can yield a significant return on investment.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59555 Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59555-get-a-handle-on-parasites-during-summer-grazing 59555-george-boehringer-pasture.jpg dboxler1@unl.edu Face flies are pests of pastured livestock animals such as beef cattle and horses. The face fly is a robust fly that resembles the house fly in appearance. Face flies are pests of pastured livestock animals such as beef cattle and horses. The face fly is a robust fly that resembles the house fly in appearance.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/59109 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/59109-controls-for-flies-on-pastured-cattle