External parasites can reduce the comfort, efficiency and overall performance of dairy cattle. Instead of resting and producing milk, they’ll spend their time scratching or bunching into groups, says Dr. Stephen Foulke, a veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim. There are several parasites that commonly affect cow comfort.
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With properly timed deworming applications, parasite monitoring, veterinarian consultation and the use of a proven product, dairy producers can keep parasite populations at bay.
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