Drought is a major factor in how bad a parasite problem can be. |
This condition consistently ranks as one of the five most costly diseases in California beef cattle. Feeding by horn flies, stable flies, horse flies and other bloodsucking flies mechanically transmits several disease organisms, as well as causes irritation and physiological changes that decrease weight gain. |
We see parasites literally suck the weight off cattle. It's almost always a money-making proposition to treat the animal, as the cost savings (from less weight loss) will be greater than the expense. |