My New Cattle Fly Control Solution

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Ай бұрын

Fly control for cattle seems to be a never ending fight. Last year, our fly problem turned into a pink eye problem. I'm trying something different for cattle fly control this year. I'm using a cattle rub.
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@presidentialviewfarm Ай бұрын

Very timely video. I've been looking at the fly situation on our cows for the past couple of days thinking what I should do for controlling them. I remember watching Pete's video about it and just watching yours now, I think I'm going to give this a try.

@The-Part-Time-Farmer Ай бұрын

Very timely video and thanks for sharing! We have mobile shades structures that have 5 gallon buckets with fly paper in addition to garlic salt, but our cattle look miserable and we have contemplated doing this. It’s a fine line between trying to raise grass fed beef with as minimal chemicals as possible, but yet, ensure we’re taking good care of the cattle. Congrats on the 3000 mark!

@dwaynerobinson7629 Ай бұрын

We used diesel or kerosene on ours. That's was before all the pc farming going on these days.

@williamcurry185 Ай бұрын

Lol. You scream at the cows for 20 min, "come on cow" start walking towards the cows and only then do they let out a "oh there you are" moo.

@twc9000 Ай бұрын

We used permethrin on our uniforms in the Army, but I would prefer a less toxic remedy. I looked up the side effects: Local Local side effects have included mild and transient burning and stinging usually associated with the severity of infestation.[Ref] Dermatologic Dermatological side effects have included pruritus (7%), erythema (1% to 2%), and rash (1% to 2%).[Ref] Nervous system Nervous system side effects have included numbness and tingling (1% to 2%). Headache and dizziness have also been reported. Rare occurrences of seizure have been reported; however, an association with the use of permethrin topical has not been confirmed.[Ref] Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea and/or vomiting.[Ref] General General side effects have included fever.

@45valk Ай бұрын

Pasture rotation

@markpiersall9815 Ай бұрын

Greg Judy Rejuvenation Ranch successfully used Swallow nest boxes for the first part of the growing season. In late July the bird migrate. Chickens would eat the larvae in the cow patties. Consider installing a Screech Owl nest box. Owls eat rodents which host ticks.

@PlaneViewFarm Ай бұрын

I'm not opposed to trying something new. I've tried just about everything else.

@lacuzon39000 24 күн бұрын

There was a time when cows had a name , and when we called them once , they would come by .

@PlaneViewFarm 24 күн бұрын

My previous herd of goats would come in when I started clapping my hands. They got out once, when I was away from home, and my neighbor called to let me know. I told her to start clapping her hands and they would follow her right back in. She though I was joking at first, then she started clapping. They went right back in.

@ruedaricardo Ай бұрын

Have you ever tried feeding the cattle some garlic?

@PlaneViewFarm Ай бұрын

I have. I've also tried neem oil, diatomaceous earth dusters, and building bird habitats, among a few others. I've not had much luck with those. Regardless, I always seem to have issues with pink eye every year. There are other farms around me, and the fly pressure coming from all directions is too much. This is one of those "pick your battles" issues. I hate to turn to chemical control, but I'm at the end of my rope.

@Ghost-Mama Ай бұрын

@@PlaneViewFarmPeppermint oil mixed with warm water in a spray bottle is safe for all animals and works extremely well to get rid of fleas, ticks, roaches, ants, some beetles, spiders, moths and flies. You can also have a flock of grazing chickens that eat bug larvae follow around the cows. They eat the larvae in the poop 💩 Pattie’s.

@Ghost-Mama Ай бұрын

@@PlaneViewFarmthey sell peppermint oil sprays online but you can easily make your own at home that’s cheaper.

@BruceTrent-pc7lh Ай бұрын

Great video. How much permethrin do you add to the 2 1/2 gallons of diesel fuel? Thank you. New sub.

@PlaneViewFarm Ай бұрын

@@BruceTrent-pc7lh 4 oz. Thanks for the sub!