Discover how flies present various problems to swine operations in the areas of vectoring disease and how an IPM program is essential in a workplace.

"Providing a favorable feeding environment to minimize stress will help attain maximum genetic potential in cattle. In pen environments, cattle can be impacted by hot, humid conditions, as well as freezing, wet weather during colder months."

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Give your horses the best life possible by tackling the fly problem head-on. Flies not only disrupt their comfort but can pose a threat to their health.

"While winter may seem a long way off, now is the time to be thinking about the importance of body condition for cows during those cold months. If fall and winter conditions are relatively cold and wet, cows will require more energy for maintenance."

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"The Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) reported that on August 15, 2025, a bull from a Beaverhead County cowherd tested positive for brucellosis. The source herd has been placed under quarantine pending the completion of a full epidemiological investigation.".

The 30/30 Method is designed to optimize fly control by starting 30 days before temperatures reach 65°F and continuing for 30 days after the first fall frost.

"The outlook for 2025 beef production is lowered 262 million pounds from last month to 25.926 billion pounds for an expected year-over-year decline of 4 percent."

Protect your swine from house flies and fruit flies by implementing ClariFly Larvicide into your pigs’ feed to ensure continuous fly control. Using ClariFly Larvicide should be a part of all that you do to keep your pigs healthy and your operation running smoothly.

"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported a human New World screwworm (NWS) case. The case, investigated by the Maryland Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

"All classes of cattle have been setting price records in 2025, and they have shown little to no sign of slowing down or retracing their steps to a lower level. At the same time, many observers have compared the current price environment to the last price peak in 2014 and 2015.".

Bovine Respiratory Disease accounts for $900 million in feedlot losses annually due to reduced feed efficiency, treatment costs and death. Read more in our blog:

"Barn cleaning for goats is one of the most dreaded but also one of the most satisfying chores on a goat owner’s to-do list. With proper maintenance and a few smart cleaning tips, it doesn’t have to be dreaded anymore!"

Learn how house and stable flies can impact the health and performance of livestock such as sheep and goats and why addressing them before they spread to neighboring farms and communities is crucial.

"When mitigating heat stress, don’t forget about dry cows. Additionally, each year is different, and the strategies to keep cows comfortable will vary depending on conditions."

"One of the most common health issues that producers face is summer pneumonia in suckling calves. A survey of veterinarians led by AR Woolums suggested that across the plains states about one in five herds will have cases of summer pneumonia in a given year.".

Given the great lengths owners will go to in promoting horse health and horse comfort, efforts to control flies around horses should be a primary consideration.

Creating a positive work environment starts with making the workplace as comfortable as possible. At swine and dairy operations specifically, flies are one of the primary threats to ensuring employee comfort.

For farms that handle livestock such as sheep and goats, it’s essential to be proactive in utilizing a proven fly control program. Learn more about common fly diseases and health problems in sheep & goats:

"Here are eight management practices you can add to your dry cow program to help reduce mastitis cases, keep the udder healthy and boost milk production in the next lactation."