Daily Reports Of Industry

Cattle Allopathic Dewormer  Many producers are aware that gastrointestinal parasites can reduce cattle performance, and accordingly, take measures to protect their animals.  Gastrointestinal parasites are typically controlled through the application of drugs called anthelmintics ( dewormers ).   There are three major dewormer categories available to livestock producers: benzimidazoles, macrocyclic lactones, and imidazothiazoles. Dewormers in the benzimidazole and macrocyclic lactone classes are the most widely utilized for cattle. Macrocyclic lactones are available as in pour-on or injectable forms, while benzimidazoles are typically administered orally. Although cattle producers have the best intentions when it comes to treating their animals for intestinal parasites, routine and frequent anthelmintic treatment is likely contributing to resistance.  Similar to antibiotic resistance, continued overuse of dewormers inadvertently selects for drug-resistant paras...