Deworming Practices and Avermectin Resistance in Beef Calves

Authors

  • P. B. Scharko Dept. of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
  • G. Myers Myers Parasitology Services, Magnolia KY

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20074569

Keywords:

cattle, parasites, avermectin products, worms, deworming

Abstract

Survey results indicate that Kentucky beef producers deworm their cattle at least one each year. It is important to reduce the parasite load in young calves. Avermectin products eliminated ostertagia adult worms but not did not completely eliminate cooperia worms in calves at weaning time.

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2020-02-06

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