Beat the Parasites

Before turnout it’s crucial to make a parasite control plan to protect your cattle over the coming grazing season.

While cattle are housed over winter, it is a good time to review your plans for parasite control next year. The main species to focus on are gutworms, lungworm and liver fluke

Removing production-limiting worms from cattle at housing can support healthy growth rates in youngstock, and improve milk production in heifers due to calve over winter.

Plan your parasite control at housing with a view to preventing production loss and supporting healthy growth in youngstock this winter.

Gastrointestinal Nematodes

Fasciala hepatica

Even though housing is a few months away, it pays to consider the liver fluke challenge your cattle may have faced this grazing season and plan for any flukicide treatments you may need to administer before winter.

This video discusses the risk of lungworm on cattle and what can be done to reduce the risk

How bulk milk tests can be used as a diagnostic tool to manage parasites in cattle

Find out about the risk to cattle by the rise of mid-summer parasites