With the summer almost here, it is important for all you cattle owners to remember to protect us bovines against internal parasites, especially our calves, they being the most susceptible. Parasite control makes sense (as well as dollars and cents). Not adequately controlling parasites can wreak havoc in a herd and very quickly affect your pocketbook. Here are a few points you should remember:
- Parasites are a problem even with an aggressive parasite control program
- Calves are the most susceptible
- No treatment is fool-proof. Remember: parasites develop resistance.
- Treatment timing is essential
- Drought or excessive rain will increase parasite problem