
Tag Archives Parasites

Shwetz: The evolution of deworming strategies in the horse
Old recommendations of regular treatments aren’t the best course of action anymore

New product promises better parasite control
Extended-release parasiticide LongRange promises longer control over internal parasites, but some local farmers are still figuring out how it fits with their operation

On the lookout for soybean cyst nematodes
But make no mistake, this new destructive pest is coming and farmers can learn more about it July 22 at the SMART Soybean Day in Carman

Biosecurity measures key to combating crop diseases
Potato wart, potato cyst nematode, bacterial wilt (or brown rot) and bacterial ring rot are all diseases of concern to Manitoba potato growers in 2015
N.S. sheep producers backed for handling upgrades

Invasion of the body snatchers
Southwestern Manitoba grasshoppers being preyed upon by parasitic red mites

MAFRI pest and disease report for June 25
More questions for Reena
Put these crop pests on your radar
Sheep producers warned to be on the lookout for deadly parasite
Expert says pasture rotation is key and since barber pole worms stay low, allowing pastures to grow a bit higher before grazing can help
With two hot and wet summers under their belts, Manitoba sheep producers need to be on guard against the barber pole worm. “It’s a problem in all of North America, and actually most of the world,” said Dr. Reuben Neumier, a veterinarian who raises sheep between Virden and Pipestone. “This is the parasite that causesWith roots going back to 1925, each weekly issue of the Manitoba Co-operator contains production, marketing and policy news selected for relevance to crops and livestock producers in Manitoba.