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Beat The Parasites is the new series from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health which will offer information, advice and best practice guidance on all aspects of parasite control - as well as asking you, the farmers, how you deal with the parasite burden on farm.

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2020 Articles

Decoding the parasite puzzle Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

The problem with parasites in dairy cattle is the often invisible impact. If left uncontrolled, parasite infections in youngstock and adult cows can lead to a reduction in lifetime milk production and fertility.

10 tips for parasite control at housing Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Now is the ideal time to safeguard cattle productivity over winter by reviewing parasite control given at grass and treating any parasite burdens at housing.

Test before autumn worm control Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Recent polls highlight knowledge gaps around worm monitoring strategies which threaten the sustainable use of anthelmintics.

Lungworm poised to strike grazing cattle Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Insufficient immunity is increasing cases of lungworm in cattle, and this season is providing the perfect conditions for autumn outbreaks of disease, according to vet Claire Whittle.

Wormer resistance threatens future of sheep farming Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Wormer resistance is a very real threat to sheep farming. Farmers must adopt new, sustainable worming practices to prolong the effectiveness of wormers.

Five tips for lungworm control Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

The cattle lungworm, Dictyocaulus viviparus, is a cause of serious respiratory disease in youngstock and adult cattle. Taking a pro-active approach to prevention, and rapidly treating outbreaks, can lessen the negative impact on productivity and reduce costs.

Grazing management important for parasite control Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

In virtually all grazing systems, cows will be exposed to production-limiting parasites. The presence of parasites does not always result in clinical disease, but the impact of parasite burdens on herd and individual animal performance can still be substantial.

Parasites are stealing profits Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

It is vital cattle producers have a plan to minimise, manage and treat parasitic infections before they reduce productivity and business profitability, according to Boehringer Ingelheim.

Top 10 tips for parasite control at pasture Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Pasture is an important reservoir for production-limiting parasites, which makes pasture management a crucial part of parasite control.

Five steps to control parasites in cattle at housing

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How to personalise your parasite control Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

13 Nov 2019

Sustainable parasite control is crucial Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

02 Oct 2019

Controlling roundworms in beef cattle helps protect profits Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

19 Aug 2019

Pasture management as a parasite control strategy Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

16 May 2019

How UK farmers can get the best out of their parasite control Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

03 Apr 2019

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Liver fluke: take action over winter Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Liver fluke continues to be a problematic parasite for cattle farmers. Once confined to wetter areas of the country, cattle movements and a trend towards warmer, wetter winters has resulted in the liver fluke parasite being found across the UK.

Anthelmintic resistance in cattle – what can we learn from the sheep industry?Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

The different uses of anthelmintics has possibly led to the many sheep parasites emerging resistance to control treatments.

Be Alert to Lungworm - the silent productivity destroyer Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

Alerting vets, farmers and animal health advisers about the threat of lungworm in adult cattle and youngstock.

Liver fluke in cattle: breaking the parasite lifecycle Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

The liver fluke parasite causes cattle production and profit losses. However, there are possibilities to reduce the fluke burden in a cattle herd.

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Animated LIFECYCLE of the Liver Fluke

Animated LIFECYCLE of the Lungworm

Animated LIFECYCLE of the Gutworm

Cattle Wormers: How to apply POUR-ON products

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Managing Parasites in Sheep - Roundworms

Managing Parasites - Refugia-Based Strategy

Managing Parasites - Responsible Control Practices

Managing Parasites in Beef Cattle - Gutworm

Managing parasites in Beef Cattle - Liver Fluke

Managing Parasites in Cattle - Lungworm

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CATTLE Wormers: How to apply INJECTION products

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Farmer Story: IVOMEC Super - Pedigree Beef - Moore's Livestock

Animated LIFECYCLE of the Liver Fluke

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Animated LIFECYCLE of the Gutworm

Cattle Wormers: How to apply POUR-ON products

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