The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast
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In the world of cattle production, there is a silent thief lurking in the pastures, robbing your animals of their full potential. Dr. Mark Alley, shares how parasites are the secret saboteurs of your herd's economic success. Dr. Alley discusses strategies to help producers create an effective multifaceted approach to controlling parasites in their herds.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover the key strategies for effective parasite management in your cattle herd and optimize their health and performance.
Learn why pasture management plays a crucial role in controlling and minimizing the impact of parasites on your cattle, resulting in improved economic productivity.
Understand the economic implications of neglecting parasite management and gain insights on the potential losses you can avoid by implementing effective strategies.
Explore the different families of dewormers available for parasite control and understand their unique features and benefits.
Introducing Valcor, a cutting-edge product for broad-spectrum parasite control in cattle that can revolutionize your herd's health and overall performance.
More info on Valcor: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.zoetisus.com/content/_assets/docs/Cattle/Valcor-Cattle-Prescribing-Information.pdf
My special guest is Dr. Mark Alley
Dr. Mark Alley is a technical service veterinarian at Zoetis. With a focus on calving and stocker operations in the southeastern U.S., Dr. Alley brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field. He has extensive experience working with various cattle operations across the country, allowing him to gain valuable insights into the economic implications of not effectively managing parasites. Dr. Alley's expertise lies in understanding the life cycles of parasites, their impact on animal health and performance, and the importance of implementing a holistic parasite control management program. Through his work, Dr. Alley aims to help cattle producers minimize economic losses and optimize herd performance through effective parasite management strategies. His dedication to staying informed about the latest research and industry trends makes him a valuable resource for those seeking to enhance their parasite management practices. We are honored to have Dr. Mark Alley as a guest on our podcast, where he will share his expertise and provide practical advice for improving economic productivity through effective parasite management.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction,
00:01:07 - Background of Dr. Mark Alley,
00:02:34 - Importance of Parasite Management,
00:05:49 - Economic Impacts of Parasite Management,
00:07:33 - Identifying Parasite Problems,
00:16:30 - Available Products for Parasite Control,
00:17:58 - Benzenesols and their Effectiveness,
00:18:35 - Macrocytic Lactones and their Impact,
00:19:55 - Omitted Thiazomes and their Mechanism,
00:20:29 - Benzene Sulfonamides and their Function,
Links:
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