Articles tagged under: fly control
Pasture Conditions Improve in SE North Dakota
Published July 11, 2023
At Monango, North Dakota, pastures have greened up after the late-June rains. “The last week of June most of the area caught anywhere from 3.5-to-5.5 inches of rain," said Mark Wagner. "The second cutting of alfalfa is coming on strong…Dust a Factor in Calf Pneumonia
Published June 12, 2023
It didn’t take long this spring to go from snow on the ground to 90 degrees. NDSU Extension Livestock Specialist Karl Hoppe says it’s important to keep an eye on cattle. “Make sure there’s adequate water and adequate bunk space…Fly Control in Cattle
Published July 24, 2022
Horn flies, face flies and stable flies are the most common and most treated pests on North Dakota livestock operations. NDSU Extension Livestock Systems Specialist Janna Block says fly populations are just reaching their peak now. "The ones that we're…Haying and Fly Control Reminders for Cattle Producers
Published July 6, 2018
In the heat of summer, cattle producers are busy putting up hay. Recent rains in some areas have made that process more challenging, while other areas remain dry. South Dakota State University Cow/Calf Specialist Chanda Engel encourages producers to base…