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Altosid® IGR mineral supplement impacts on horn fly populations on beef cattle in Manitoba
Project Details
Project Lead: Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives
Collaborators: Cargill Feed & Nutrition, Central Garden & Pet, Manitoba Agriculture
Years: 2021
Project Status: Complete
Funding & In-Kind Support: Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Central Garden & Pet
Location: Brookdale Farm, First Street Pasture, Johnson Farm
Scope: Demonstration
Keywords: Livestock Pest Control, Livestock Performance
Approach
Determine the efficacy of Altosid® IGR in cattle mineral at 0.01% (S)-Methoprene for the control of horn flies (Haematobia irritans) on cow-calf pairs.
Key Findings
Horn Flies:
Peak horn fly numbers from mid-July to early September
Mineral Consumption:
Mineral consumption was variable over time
Altosid® IGR control:
Treated group had a lower number of horn flies than control group
Treated group exceeded the economic threshold for horn flies six times
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Industry Resources:
Controlling Horn Flies on Pastured Cattle - University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Horn Flies of Cattle - Merck Veterinary Manual