Parasites and Pests
Prevent the spread of Parasites and Pests
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Dr. Sophia Edwards discusses her 5-step plan for a successful AI program and synchrony Check-lists. 1. Introduction The main objective of implementing reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) in cattle operations is to achieve genetic progress in a... -
Internal parasites, or worms, are silent thieves and killers. They can cause extensive internal damage without you even realizing that your horses are heavily infected. The effects of internal parasites range from a dull haircoat and unthriftiness to colic and death. Internal parasites lower the h... -
Sheep measles (Cysticercus ovis) are a cystic stage in the life cycle of the dog tapeworm Taenia ovis. Sheep measles do not cause any obvious signs of ill health in affected sheep or any economic loss on-farm. The disease does cause massive economic loss to the abattoirs through carcass condemnatio... -
Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF) is a viral disease of cattle and buffalo. Typically, affected animals are only sick for a few days, hence the alternative name - Three Day Sickness. BEF is transmitted through mosquitoes and biting midges. Clinical Signs There is a sudden onset of fever- as high as 41o... -
The major louse affecting Australian sheep is the sheep body louse, Bovicola (formerly Damalinia) ovis. The parasite feeds on the fatty secretions on the surface of the skin. Sheep lice cause intense irritation to infested sheep, resulting in pulled and cotted wool, especially around the flanks... -
What are worms? There are several types of internal parasite that can cause significant health issues in sheep – usually worms and liver fluke and occasionally protozoa. Worms are thought to cost sheep owners more than any other disease. Worm infestation is probably the most common cause of “il... -
Coccidiosis is an infection of intestinal epithelium caused by protozoan parasites. All livestock species, as well as wild animals, can be infected. Coccidiosis is especially prevalent when birds or mammals are grouped together. Coccidia oocysts are highly resistant to environmental conditions, a... -
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Dr. Bill Tranter discusses the effect buffalo fly have on cattle, the losses they cause, methods for treatment and recommendations for cattle producers. What is Buffalo fly? Cattle producers throughout northern Australia regard buffalo fly (Haematobia irritans exigua) as a serious pest. Take... -
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Rats spread diseases such as Leptospirosis, Bubonic plague, Salmonellosis and Rat-Bite fever to name a few. Rats and mice cause major damage to agricultural crops by eating newly-sown seeds, young plants and seed heads on grain crops. In the home garden they can cause similar damage and have also ...
