Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on May 30 2002 10:42
Why Do We Care About Parasites?
In a nationwide USDA survey, producers were asked to rank the most significant economic challenge facing cattle producers.
Internal parasites (67%) were ranked second only to external parasites (79%) as the most important
Internal Parasites: Damage and Effects on Animals
Damage abomasum
Damage intestine
Disrupt nutrient digestion and absorption
Diarrhea
Poor response to respiratory vaccination
reduced carcass weight
reduced carcass quality
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