Stock keepers urged to review dosing plans as hoose risk increases

When choosing products, it’s essential to check the label and determine the life stage the flukicide targets

If cattle are not responding to gutworm treatments, rumen fluke may be the cause. File photo

This year's increased hoose threat was highlighted by vet Dr Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland in a recent Teagasc Beef Edge podcast entitled "Health at Housing".

"Hoose in particular, be careful this year, because there have been ideal conditions for these parasites over the last few weeks”, she said.