Ticks

[cfpinz]

Brought a bull to a pasture about 2 weeks ago... he had been out with a guys' 5 cows; guy passed away, we went and got him...Looked at him good today when checking pinkeye problems... Son said he had GOBS of ticks between his hind legs around his 'nads, around his front legs... got him sprayed; real good on one side and around the hind legs... will go back tomorrow to work on the other side better and all around him... said it was like looking at a rough bark tree with them all over him... don't know if he had them when he got picked up... said most of the cows did not look like they had any... but will be looking better tomorrow...

We have one rental place where the ticks are relentless last year and current. They go after my bull there particularly hard, I've seen him with 100's, if not 1000's, of ticks on his inner thighs, behind his front legs and just about everywhere else. I took my extendable calf catcher pole and taped a pint bottle to the end of it, and use it to dump permethrin down the middle of his back. Keeps them away for a few weeks depending on weather conditions. They seem to go after the slick haired cattle in that group, the ones with rougher coats don't seem to carry near as many.

 

[ClinchValley86]

We have one rental place where the ticks are relentless last year and current. They go after my bull there particularly hard, I've seen him with 100's, if not 1000's, of ticks on his inner thighs, behind his front legs and just about everywhere else. I took my extendable calf catcher pole and taped a pint bottle to the end of it, and use it to dump permethrin down the middle of his back. Keeps them away for a few weeks depending on weather conditions. They seem to go after the slick haired cattle in that group, the ones with rougher coats don't seem to carry near as many.

I would have thought thr longer hair would provide some protection. Thats quite surprising.

Thanks for sharing that tid bit.

 

[clarkmorefarm]

Had a buddy send me the post about all the ticks in Lafollette, TN on Facebook.

I might have missed it in this thread, but they were talking about a pour on called Exzolt Cattle by Merck. It is a pour on. It is conditionally approved by the FDA, but has some long slaughter with holds, from 98 to 44 days depending on the abient temp.

Didn't see it discussed yet, but maybe I missed it?

 

[kenny thomas]

At $485 for 1 liter I will wait for more info.

 

[clarkmorefarm]

I think the math came out to ~$12 for a cow for treatment when I was trying to go quick math earlier.

It's prescription only too.

 

[chaded]

Thank you, yes please let us know.

They told me it is safe for cattle 3 days old and older and sent me the label information.

 

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[simme]

Had a buddy send me the post about all the ticks in Lafollette, TN on Facebook.

I might have missed it in this thread, but they were talking about a pour on called Exzolt Cattle by Merck. It is a pour on. It is conditionally approved by the FDA, but has some long slaughter with holds, from 98 to 44 days depending on the abient temp.

Didn't see it discussed yet, but maybe I missed it?

Exzolt is the trade name given for this "new" cattle pour-on. But it is not a new drug. It is fluralaner - the product known as Bravecto, used as a monthly flea and tick preventative for dogs/cats. But now with a new conditional approval for cattle pour on.

"Exzolt Cattle-CA1 is indicated for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae and treatment and control of cattle fever tick in beef cattle 2 months of age and older."

 

[kenny thomas]

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They told me it is safe for cattle 3 days old and older and sent me the label information.

The first thing I noticed was the comment about not proven for pregnant cattle.

 

[chaded]

The first thing I noticed was the comment about not proven for pregnant cattle.

I saw that as well.

 

[clarkmorefarm]

Exzolt is the trade name given for this "new" cattle pour-on. But it is not a new drug. It is fluralaner - the product known as Bravecto, used as a monthly flea and tick preventative for dogs/cats. But now with a new conditional approval for cattle pour on.

"Exzolt Cattle-CA1 is indicated for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae and treatment and control of cattle fever tick in beef cattle 2 months of age and older."

Good to know. I actually give both my dogs the 90 day Bravecto chews. Been using it for years.

 

[Nick Wagner]

Used to be ticks were terrible in E Texas, then fire ants moved in and the tick #s greatly decreased.
I hear possums eat a heck of a lot of ticks..

Every possum I’ve seen up close, has ticks on it.

 

[tater74]

Key Facts:

• Origin of the Myth: The claim that an opossum eats 5,000 ticks per season originated from a 2009 study which assumed that any tick not found on the animal or in its cage had been eaten.
• Scientific Debunking: A 2021 study analyzed the stomach contents of 32 wild Virginia opossums and found zero evidence of ticks in their digestive tracts. This study, along with reviews of 23 other diet analyses, concluded that ticks are not a preferred food source.
• Actual Behavior: Opossums kill ticks through rigorous grooming, but they typically ingest other insects, small rodents, fruits, and carrion instead.

 

[Brute 23]

Quail and turkey do eat ticks a long with grasshoppers and other things we all fight in agriculture. See the connections like the dragonflies and flies.

When we choose to say we only care about one aspect like cattle you doom yourself to a heavy dependence in herb and pesticides and other chemical which all equate to dollars.

 

[Chuckie]

All the ground birds eat fleas and ticks. We have a little brown cow bird that follows horses and cattle as they walk. They constantly work the grass looking for flying and crawling insects.

 

[chaded]

You guys can have our ticks for your birds.

 

[ClinchValley86]

I broke down used ultra boss yesterday when banding. Didnt see a single tick. This was here at the home place. Now I got to get the ones a mile down the road where the ticks are so prevalent. I dont care about the dung beetles down there.

Going to have to find some cydectin.

 

[ClinchValley86]

Its real. And seems people are losing quite a few cattle in this region.

https://www.drovers.com/news/they-e...OroI_D2SbVl08Sqitm_aem_IANq6LXVteJLn9aJx18JhQ

 

[Brute 23]

Thats crazy

 

[TCRanch]

A former CT member that lives in KY recently lost a cow to Therelia. Had his vet do a necropsy to be sure.