Pesky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However, there are control tactics that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. When uncontrolled, horn flies can punish cattle ...

K-State beef cattle veterinarians share how to keep the fly load down in August It seems like in the heat of the summer an open door can lead to a room full of house flies, leading many to turn to a ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Horn flies, face flies, and stable flies are not just irritants to livestock, but are also economically important to producers due to negative impacts on milk production and calf ...

Scientists conducted a study to reduce fly bites on cattle by painting zebra stripes on them as an alternative to using pesticides. They compared three cows: one with zebra stripes (Cow A), one with ...

Sprays are still a good option to provide some relief to cattle with heavy horn fly infestations, and the spray should be applied as a coarse spray that is directed at the backs, sides and belly of ...

All-natural technology could also be destined for dogs and cats LAWRENCE, Kan., Dec. 1, 2015 – Integrated Animal Health, LLC (IAH), a global company focused on identifying and commercializing ...

Stable fly: This fly is found on the feet and legs of the animal. Naturally, irritation in this area causes cattle to stomp their feet and switch their tail. Stomping feet and switching the tail are ...