Considering recent headlines focused on the pests that plague — or could plague — our herds and us, now is an ideal time to reflect on these pests, whether they’re flying, parasitic or more insidious. Here are a handful of Angus at Work episodes that cover topics worth considering back at home. 

For a large portion of the United States, the previous year has been one for the books. Plentiful rain and green grass — even in areas that usually can’t claim anything green except for the bar ditches — are cause for celebration.

However, with that moisture comes its own unique set of challenges. Those challenges often materialize as nuisances that can cause tail swishing, bunching, overstimulated and stressed cattle. But there is a reemerging insect on the horizon that threatens to take the concern for fly control to another level.

On this episode, Sonja Swiger with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension discusses the usual culprits, why flies are an issue, how to control flying insects and the lowdown on New World screwworm.

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One concern that can keep any cattle producer hopping? Cattle health. 

Whether preventing the issue before it has a chance to begin or monitoring the health of fed cattle across a larger operation, ensuring cattle are living up to their full potential takes time and resources that can be hard to come by. 

This episode features two interesting interviews by Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel at CattleCon25. First up is Eric Moore, director of technical services with Norbrook, who shares insight on efficient parasite control that won’t harm existing beneficial insects.

Then, Jason Nickell, director of insights and outcomes for Merck Animal Health and Ross Havens, marketing coordinator for Nichols Farms, share the science behind SenseHub Feedlot, as well as insight on how SenseHub performs in the real world.

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