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Five parasite control options for your herd

Mutual Relationship; The cattle egret pulls ticks and flies from cattle and consumes them in Kamulu area, on the outskirts of Nairobi City. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Parasite control is an integral part in herd health. Internal and external parasites have negative effects on your farming enterprise as they spread diseases, reduce quality of skin and productivity of livestock. There are several control programmes depending on livestock type, numbers, level of infestation, type of target parasites and available financial resources.

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