Pasture management is an essential component of parasite control, particularly because it is estimated that 95% of parasites are on the pasture, and only 5% present in the animal1.
Rotational grazing strategies are an effective means to maximise beef/dairy production from grass, but the age of stock and their levels of immunity to worms can mean they are exposed to a much higher risk of parasitic disease and production loss.
If your paddock rotations last around two to three weeks, be mindful that cattle will be returning to the pasture just as worm larvae contamination reaches its peak.
You can take steps to reduce the risk of a high worm challenge, by:
For more information, talk to your vet or SQP, or visit the Beat the Parasites website.
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4th August 2023