Summer health checks: Stay ahead, stay profitable

Proactive summer health management is essential to keep cattle thriving through the grazing season, writes Thomas O'Sullivan, InTouch Feeding Specialist at Alltech.

As cattle settle into summer grazing, the risk of parasitic disease rises sharply - particularly in younger animals.

As we head into summer, cattle may look content in green fields, but the season brings unique challenges. Fly-borne infections, internal parasites and mineral imbalances can all limit performance or cause losses.

Proactive summer health management is essential to keep cattle thriving through the grazing season.