Time is money when it comes to your cattle operation. And flies pose a serious threat to both, along with the health of your cattle and your employees. That means the more horn flies on your operation, the more time and resources spent controlling them.
Horn flies can cause massive production losses and costs the U.S. cattle industry an estimated $1 billion annually. Production losses stem from irritation and stress behaviors and disease transmission. Horn flies will impact growing cattle by an average of 30lbs if left untreated and can impact weaning weights by 20lbs.
While you can never eliminate horn flies on cattle, keeping them under control will significantly decrease their presence on your operation. Implementing an effective fly control plan is a vital step in promoting healthy weight gains and healthy profits.
One of the most convenient and effective fly control method for cattle is a feed-through method like Altosid® IGR. This product is an efficient way to control horn flies because it is incorporated in the supplement and passes through the cattle to their manure, where horn flies lay their eggs. It breaks the horn fly life cycle, preventing them from developing into biting adults. With Altosid® IGR, there's no need to round up or handle cattle because the animals spread the active ingredient as they graze. And you don't have to worry about withdrawal times before culling or milking, unlike some traditional fly control products.
If you’re looking for a faster, more cost-efficient way to win the fight against horn flies, look no further than Altosid® IGR. Check out our product page and contact your feed dealer to find out which formulation is right for your operation.
