Latest News From Justin Talley - Oklahoma State Livestock Entomologist

Producers may not know they have an anaplasmosis problem until they see dead cows or bulls older than 2-years of age. The disease can be devastating because it targets the older stock.    

Higher humidity and warmer temperatures are prime conditions for both horn fly and stable fly populations to explode over the next several weeks. 

When considering how to plan for a fly and tick control program for your cattle operation it is important to know the difference in application methods and their specific longevity in relation to adequate control.