Season-long Grazing Intensity and Parasite Load in Yearling Steers in the Northern Great Plains
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Parasites in young grazing animals can compromise performance due to parasitic gastroenteritis and/or competition for nutrients. Parasite loads are influenced by cattle exposure to plant bases and time spent in pasture. Fecal-oral parasite transmission can increase through time as plant defoliation exposes the base of the plant, where parasites accumulate. Grazing management is an important component in maintaining the health of young grazing ruminants with respect to parasitic load and performance.
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