Avoid Productivity Losses Caused by Internal and External Parasites

Economic losses in the United States from parasitic infections of livestock have been estimated at more than $3 billion a year.¹ Persistent subclinical levels of parasitism in beef cattle are known to cause reduced weight gain, poor feed conversion and increased incidence of disease.

Each operation has its own unique environmental challenges based on geographic location, pasture dynamics and prevalence of certain parasite species. Your herd veterinarian has the expertise and regional knowledge necessary to design a parasite control program that meets your specific needs. Key considerations to discuss with your veterinarian are deworming schedule and frequency, pasture management practices and parasite diagnostic tests.

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¹Beef Cattle Resource Committee. Internal Parasites in Cattle. In: Beef Cattle Handbook. Ames, Iowa: MidWest Plan Service, Iowa State University.

“Parasitism limits the availability of nutrients and impedes weight gain. Even the best nutrition and feeding programs will be derailed by parasite loads. Research shows deworming heifers three times between birth and breeding provides a significant advantage in pregnancy rates.”

–Dr. H. Nielsen, professional services veterinarian, Novartis Animal Health