Fly Control In Cattle

As the days start to get longer, it is time once again to turn our attention to fly control. The main months of fly activity in the UK are May to August, but as we all know the seasons in this country can be very variable and so it is worth being prepared to treat from March through to October, should climatic conditions require it.

Flies are not only a nuisance to cows and staff, they carry bacteria and viruses.

This insight publication looks at diseases and production losses associated with flies and fly control programs.

Issued May 2019

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