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Why Deworming in the Fall Makes Sense


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E’VE ALL HEARD THE HORROR stories associated with par-


asite infestation on pastures – cat- tle producers lament and studies show that parasite infections can lead to a number of herd health problems, including negative ef- fects on the immune system, de- creased appetites, decreased wean- ing weights and lower conception rates. And as we all know, poor herd


health can directly impact produc- ers’ bottom lines, rendering a well- planned deworming strategy more crucial to a prosperous operation than some realize. According to Dr. Joe Dedrick-


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son, DVM, Ph.D., Merial Veterinary Professional Services, the most ef- fective way to manage parasite control is to break the parasite life cycle completely, which can best be achieved with a long-acting dewormer. LONGRANGE® (epri- nomectin) is the fi rst — and only — one of its kind on the market, offering up to 100 to 150 days of continuous parasite control with one subcutaneous injection. Because season-long protection


can be attained with a single dose, many veterinarians, including De- drickson, recommend that produc- ers introduce fall deworming into their parasite control strategy if they haven’t done so already. The active pharmaceutical ingredient found in LONGRANGE lasts much longer than those found in conven- tional dewormers, helping produc- ers fi nally fi nd a viable solution to the frustrations and implications of pasture reinfection. “The length of a dewormer’s


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