parasites

Parasites represent an important threat to optimising performance in both beef and dairy cattle and can affect feed conversion efficiency, growth rates and fertility. Photo: Canva
21-11-2024 | News

Sustainable control of parasites in dairy cattle

If parasites attach between the claws of the feet, they may also cause severe lameness, and heavy infestations are often associated with anaemia and other parasite-borne diseases. Photo: Canva
18-11-2024 | Article

Keeping dairy cow parasites at bay

Dictyocaulus viviparus is the only lungworm found in cattle. The eggs hatch during the passage through the intestinal system. Photo: Alan R Walker
02-01-2023 | Article

Parasites: A real burden to the livestock sector

Considering the economic impacts of health and welfare issues of parasites on the livestock industry, prevention has more advantages than the cure for parasitic infections. Photo: Canva
15-11-2022 | Article

Breeding for parasite resistance in dairy cows