Theileriosis, a disease carried by Asian longhorned ticks, has been detected in Iowa cattle for the first time. The disease ...

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Cattle producers should aggressively control external parasites this summer. Insecticide ear tags don't do enough to control ticks. Experts also suggest incorporating a backrubber for the cattle and ...

The pest spawns flesh-eating larvae that could devastate the American beef industry, decimate wildlife and even kill ...

A parasite that can kill beef cattle has been detected in a southeast Iowa herd. It is the first time a case of Theileriosis has been found in the state, according to the Iowa Department of ...

The AI microscope will automate the tedious job of fecal egg counting, which is used to identify parasites in farm animals.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship confirmed Theileriosis — in which a parasite infects the blood cells ...

USDA announces new Texas facility to breed sterile New World screwworm flies as part of an effort to combat the flesh-eating ...

What’s new in the cattle industry? Here’s a look at new products to help with the treatment of parasites and to elevate forage production. Doramectin Topical Solution Launched by Bimeda US A new ...

USDA releases billions of sterile flies from planes to fight deadly flesh-eating maggots threatening livestock.

High calf prices, weather and a new threat will headline the general session of the 71st annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 4-6.