2021 Spring Insights - Flipbook - Page 9
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How It Works:
When the fly control mineral is consumed, it functions
through the manure excreted by the cow. Altosid®, the insect
growth regulator (IGR), passes through the cow and into
the manure where horn flies lay their eggs. The horn fly’s
life cycle is broken by the IGR and prevents the eggs from
further developing into adults.
For the best results, we recommend feeding Wind and
Rain Fly Control Mineral about 30 days before the last spring
frost until 30 days after the first frost in the fall. Keeping an
eye on your mineral feeder is also critical for success in this
program. Well-managed mineral feeders that never run
empty will have the best results with this feed-through fly
control method.
If you chose not to use this feed-through fly control
method, make sure you have a plan put in place for the
entire season well before the flies start emerging. Waiting
until later in the season after flies are present can pose
greater challenges in controlling the population and
impacting performance and productivity in your herd.
Creep Feeding:
In the cattle industry today, creep feeding programs are
no longer only about adding additional calf weight before
weaning for a positive return. We need to take a closer look
at the entire system to understand this further.
First, let’s take a look at the concerns you might have.
Common producer concerns are high consumption levels,
increased out-of-pocket costs, labor and equipment, loss of
efficiency as weaning approaches, and fleshy calves.
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Beat the buzz with Purina Wind and Rain Fly Control Mineral. Pesky flies can become problematic in
spring. However, early-season planning can help keep fly populations under control all season long.
A well-balanced cattle fly control mineral can help ensure consistent intake, and in turn, consistent
fly control in manure piles.
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