Lice can spread rapidly through a herd of cattle housed for the winter, as close contact between animals facilitates the easy transfer of lice from one to another. If left untreated, a lice ...

Cattle lice cost Oklahoma cattlemen millions of dollars each year in decreased weight gains and reduced milk production.

Housed cattle are no longer grazing and so are unable to acquire any new parasitic burden. A comprehensive approach to worming, fluke and lice treatments is important to maximise growth rates ...

Super lice do not look any different from normal lice. They’re identified by their resistance to common treatment. With proper over-the-counter treatment, head lice can be treated. Super lice ...

Knowing a little information about the available lice treatments can go a long way in helping you to make an informed choice. Products to treat lice range from over-the-counter (OTC) treatments ...

It is important to wash all bedding and clothing that may have come into contact with lice in hot water and to dry on high heat. You can also place items in a sealed plastic bag for two weeks to ...

A child constantly scratching an itchy scalp may be a clear sign that head lice are doing the rounds, but choosing from an array of treatments can be really confusing. We surveyed 3,015 parents with ...

those that were treated. That affects more than just ADGs. One study estimated that losses to the cattle industry from lice are more than $126 million annually. “Lice can also affect milk production,” ...

A new red blood cell parasite, Theileria orientalis Ikeda, associated with the Asian long-horned tick has been detected in ...

A veterinarian with Elanco Animal Health says effective treatment of winter lice in cattle can improve overall profitability. Dr. Wayne Ayers tells Brownfield if left untreated, cattle can become ...