Management of Horn Flies and Stable Flies: A Strategy to Maintain Performance in Dairy and Beef Cattle
With the warming of weather in spring and summer, fly populations in livestock farms increase rapidly and become one of the most important factors reducing animal comfort, health, and productivity. Among the various fly species associated with livestock, the horn fly and stable fly are considered two of the most economically important pests in dairy and beef cattle. In addition to causing stress and irritation, these insects can reduce feed intake, weight gain, and milk production