from: organicagcentre.ca
“Internal parasitism is considered to be one of the most prominent livestock diseases in Canada causing economic and production losses to many ruminant livestock producers. For organic producers recourse to synthetic dewormers (i.e., anthelmintics or parasiticides) is severely restricted and in some cases prohibited. Furthermore, increased resistance to dewormers, harm to non-target species (e.g., species that help decompose manure), and growing concerns regarding parasiticide residues in meat has some producers searching for viable alternatives. This article will highlight the many innovative practices used by livestock producers to limit parasite infestation and will describe some alternative parasiticides to conventional dewormers.”
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Tags: anthelmintics, control, dewormers, Organic livestock, parasites, parasiticides, ruminants
