Q: Please tell me more about the recent story in the news about the young woman who spent time on a ranch and then found worms living inside her eyes. We are cattle ranchers, and now I’m worried about ...

The use of commercial livestock dewormers has paid off in terms of animal health and productivity, but it has also resulted in resistance among parasite populations. “As dewormers lose effectiveness, ...

“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 ...

Q: Please tell me more about the recent story in the news about the young woman who spent time on a ranch and then found worms living inside her eyes. We are cattle ranchers, and now I'm worried about ...

Russ Daly, SDSU Extension veterinarian says that deworming calves can be one of the most beneficial management practices, however there are concerns about parasite resistance to dewormers. Many ...

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