Act fast on lungworm and other parasites

As I have mentioned today and in previous weeks, parasites are a major concern this year in all cattle.

Lungworms are very common in stock around the country, and need to be controlled, to avoid poor animal performance.

When checking stock, signs of coughing and blowing could indicate the presence of the parasite in the lungs. The image of an infected animal is “mouth-blowing”, with the head and neck out-stretched in an attempt to get air in to the lungs. A rapid loss of body condition and weight may also indicate a lungworm burden.