Episode 58 - Cattle Lice
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English - March 03, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCourses Education Science agriculture agronomy crops science farm farming dairy cattle livestock the ohio state university Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Cattle lice are contagious and can build up to high population levels during the winter to early springtime period. This podcast discusses the types of lice, their biology and lifecycle, along with the potential for reduced weight gains, anemia and increased illnesses associated with heavy infestations. Symptoms of cattle with lice infestations are discussed. The podcast concludes with treatment options.