With the warmer weather, livestock producers may start to notice hair loss in cattle. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says hair loss in cattle could be either lice or a vitamin A deficiency. “This year with the drought we had in the growing season, there’s always the risk of a vitamin A deficiency. One of the indications is the lack of healthy skin on an animal.” The problem could also be lice. If that’s the case, Hoppe recommends treating within two weeks. “In reality, the way lice lay eggs, producers should repeat treatment within two weeks. If you treat for lice every other week, you could allow hatches to happen in-between treatments.”
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