Cattle oilers

[smcgrath76]

Grassfarmer, I think you might be right on well managed rotated pastures as the infection cycle would tend to be broken through the rest period (larvae have no cattle on the paddock to infect). I am not so sure on larger more extensively managed pastures as cattle are free to return to their ice cream patches repeatedly.
For us, on our one large piece the oiler helps to create better livestock distribution. We don't put any insecticide in it (just UFA light THG) and by moving it around it does create better forage utilization.
I think anyone who is corraling cows for the winter should consider IVomec (or other products), and calves going on feed should probably be done (just my two cents). Cattle that are out over the winter I am not so sure.

[just_wondering]

we do manage our herd as two separate groups heifers, heiferettes and old crocks as one herd and everybody else in group 2
As for the generic Ivomec we never used it this year. I never got around too ordering through FNA and was not up for a trip too Montana, will see how it goes.
Just back from a streak supper and beers after roundup today. 151 calves with a new Payson calf table best investment all year that will save some backs and toes in the future
I don't know why we did not get one five years ago?
Thanks everyone for for the tips as you might have guessed I am more of a grain farmer than stock man but I am learning

[just_wondering]

The grain farming background probably explains the Iron and Chemical addiction.

[Muttley]

I suggest brush oilers, there are several on the market. Easy Way makes a good! Use mineral oil and malathion. The cattle love to scratch, it will also work well in winter for lice!!!