Economic impact and control of parasitism in dairy cattle

Authors

  • N. F. Baker Department of Veterinary Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, California 95616

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1979no14p42-49

Keywords:

animal parasitic nematodes, Anthelmintics, control, Disease control, Economics, fascioliasis, helminthoses, helminths, infections, milk production, nematode infections, parasites, parasitoses, pathogenicity, snail-borne diseases, trematode infections, cows

Abstract

After consideration of the species and groups of parasites (gastrointestinal nematodes, Dictyocaulus viviparus, Fasciola hepatica, coccidia) affecting dairy cattle, a detailed critical review is given of work on subclinical parasitism in lactating cows, in particular the effect on milk production and the economic benefits that can accrue from anthelmintic treatment. Special reference is made to work done in the USA. Finally, brief comments are made on diagnosis and control.

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Published

1979-11-01

How to Cite

Baker, N. F. (1979). Economic impact and control of parasitism in dairy cattle. The Bovine Practitioner, 1979(14), 42–49. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1979no14p42-49

Issue

No. 14 (1979 November)

Section

Articles