Deworm calves, not cows in spring to keep dewormers effective

Andrea Johnson
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 Updated May 26, 2021

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Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, University of Minnesota Cattle Productions Systems educator

Dana Adams, University of Minnesota Extension educator in Stearns, Benton, and Morrison counties.

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Andrea Johnson

Slowing down resistance to dewormers is an important goal in 2021.

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