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BEEF Poll: How do you manage fly and parasite issues?
2015-06-25 17:30:16| Beef
Summer is upon us, and that means so are the pests, both those that reside inside your cattle and those that buzz around on the outside. I treat my cattle for both internal and external parasites. I treat my cattle for internal parasites. I treat my cattle for external parasites. I dont deworm or control external pests. read more
IU medical researcher gets $2M parasite grant
2014-12-18 12:38:35| Biotech - Topix.net
An Indianapolis scientist has won a nearly $2 million federal grant to find new ways of combating a dangerous parasite that's infected an estimated 60 million Americans. IU School of Medicine researcher William Sullivan and his team will use the National Institutes of Health grant to devise new methods of attacking the Toxoplasma parasite.
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Merial Releases Parasite Control Video
2014-11-20 22:18:58| Beef
It’s long been known that an effective parasite control program improves cattle health and welfare and helps cattle producers’ bottom line. Now, Merial has released a video to help producers access up-to-date information on strategic parasite control and the impact it can have on their operations’ bottom line. This video segment, “The bottom-line impact of improved parasite control,” explains why parasite control is one of the most important herd-management decisions producers make each season.1 read more
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Researchers Using Mother’s Milk to Protect Piglets From Parasite Infections
2014-05-28 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
AUSTRIA - Coccidiosis is a serious disease in new-born piglets. Caused by the parasite Cystoisospora suis, it exclusively infects pigs and often causes severe diarrhoea in suckling piglets. Parasitologists at the Vetmeduni Vienna have developed a new strategy for protecting the piglets: They infect sows with the pathogen during pregnancy.
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Changing Pastures? Beware of Last Seasons Parasite Infestation
2014-04-16 15:21:07| Beef
It’s a common misconception among producers that a rotational grazing strategy helps provide protection from parasite infections. But nothing could be further from the truth according to Joe Dedrickson, DVM, Ph.D, large animal veterinary services, Merial. In fact, the use of pasture rotation as a means of parasite control may actually increase the risk.1 read more
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