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Fly Season

By Brooke Brunsvig, Nutritional Consultant

I was recently at a meeting with a Central Life Sciences representative in which I learned a lot about one of the most annoying and costly pests we encounter. Flies cost the US cattle industry billions every year from stress and the spread of bacteria. Stress results in less milk production, weight gain, and down-regulated immune function. Bacterial spread always top of mind is results in pink eye, but horn flies also cause mastitis and delay conception. Flies that livestock producers encounter are horn, face, house and stable flies; horn and face being of concern in pasture, house and stable are of more concern in confinement. All these species can travel many miles except the horn fly which stays on the animal nearly 24/7 only leaving to lay eggs in a fresh manure patty. These pests consume up to 40 painful blood meals a day. Altosid controls the horn fly with no resistance issues. Clarifly is also a greatly effective product that controls all 4 species and can be incorporated into a feedlot supplement as well as mineral formulas. Fly control should be a multifaceted battle, and the feed-through portion of the battle should be started 30 days before fly season and continued until 30 days after the first hard frost. The timeframe is important and sets you up for the start of the next fly season. Get ahold of your local coop personnel for more information and options.

5/23/2025

Grass Tetany

By Shannon Voegele, Nutritional Consultant

We are starting to see the grass coming in strong with the rains and higher temps. It’s time to start thinking about the possibility of grass tetany. Hi-mag tubs provide cattle with extra magnesium, especially important during periods of lush green growth when forages might be deficient in magnesium and can lead to grass tetany. These tubs offer a convenient and weather-resistant way to supplement cattle's mineral needs, helping prevent health issues and maintain overall herd health. Cattle should be started on these tubs approximately 30 days prior to heading to grass so now is the time to give us a call and discuss what we can do for you.   

5/9/2025

Creep and Mineral

By Tyler McCoy, Feed Department Manager

Creep has been booked for this fall with Dimock being able to hold bulk creep again this year. Along with Dimock we can also hold bulk creep in Canova and Tyndall but can service all our patrons no matter where you are located. Please call your local dealer about pricing as prices vary from location to location due to freight. Also, remember our creep prices are a delivered price.

I was in the feed mill last night making feed and believe it or not I already had a fly annoying me. It may seem early since it’s been a cooler spring but it’s time to get our fly control program out. We have many different mineral options available from garlic, altosid, and Clarifly that can help manage your fly control. We have Hubbard, Purina and our own mineral line that have all three of these options available. If you don’t want it in mineral, we also have lick tubs available with these fly control options. Please reach out to any of our locations with questions and as always thank you for your business.

4/18/2025

Are you thinking about creep feeding?
Call a Nutritional Consultant or Location Manager for pricing and availability today.

Keep our feedlot programs in mind once you wean your calves.
Call a Nutritional Consultant or Location Manager for details.

Central Farmers Cooperative is dedicated to serving our patrons.
Please call the location nearest you to find out how one of our professional staff members can help you.

 Feed Staff