Pesky horn flies can become prolific during the grazing season. However, there are control tactics that can help keep horn fly populations under wraps. When uncontrolled, horn flies can punish cattle ...

K-State beef cattle veterinarians share how to keep the fly load down in August It seems like in the heat of the summer an open door can lead to a room full of house flies, leading many to turn to a ...

Flies are a constant warm-weather problem for cattle, and in large numbers, these pests hinder weight gain and milk production. Stockmen use many strategies to try to control the insects that feed on ...

Parasites can have a significant impact on cattle. During summer, flies can directly affect the growth of younger cattle as well as cows nursing calves. Thus, revenues are affected by flies as well ...

The U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year, announcing its intent Wednesday to breed millions of the insects in Texas near the border with Mexico as part of ...