Fly & Tick Season Is Here — Protect Your Herd!

Courtesy MU Extension office, Butler MO

Horn flies, face flies and ticks aren’t just annoying — they can spread diseases, reduce weight gain and cost money.

Key takeaways:

Horn flies feed up to 40 times a day, causing irritation and economic loss

Face flies spread pinkeye-causing bacteria

Ticks, including the invasive Asian longhorned tick, can cause anemia and potentially death

What you can do:

Treat when horn fly counts hit 200 per animal

Use insecticide ear tags (2 per cow) and rotate yearly

Add pour-ons, sprays, or walk-through traps

Manage manure and consider biological controls

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