Worms and other internal cattle parasites - deworming considerations

Dr. Jason Banta covers common internal cattle parasites and the options for deworming cattle. He discusses negative impacts of internal parasites, transmission of parasites, the different types of parasites, and the different options to control internal cattle parasites. Timestamps: 00:20 - Disclaimer 00:40 - Types of internal cattle parasites 01:30 - Negative impacts of gastrointestinal nematodes 02:05 - How internal parasites are transmitted 03:55 - Overview of the types of gastrointestinal nematodes in cattle 04:25 - Ostertagia ostertagi 08:10 - Haemonchus placei 08:45 - Cooperia species 09:40 - Drug classes of anthelmintics 11:30 - Nicotinic Agonist - Levamisole 12:00 - Bensimidazoles or "white dewormers" 12:35 - Macrocyclic lactones (pioneer products) 14:10 - General timing and frequency of treatment 16:55 - Treatment strategy 18:30 - Product selection and purchasing considerations 21:45 - Product restrictions & slaughter withdrawal 26:25 - Cost considerations 27:10 - Treatment failures and resistance 32:40 - Testing for parasites 34:30 - Developing a plan and refugia 37:25 - Liver flukes 42:40 - Conclusion/Questions