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Livestock => Cattle => Topic started by: StephB on July 30, 2020, 08:55:18 pm

Title: Flies are driving my cows crazy
Post by: StephB on July 30, 2020, 08:55:18 pm
Can anyone recommend an effective fly treatment for my poor cows.


I have a Mole Valley Farmer or Wynnstay near me or I can buy online.


It is so easy with the sheep, buy the Clik and it deters flies so effectively but nothing I have tried seems to work with the cows.


Contemplating Spot-on next but not sure if that is any better than what I have previously used.


I have tried Battles fly repellent, Fly-pour, garlic bucket and even Naff off which is a fly spray for horses.


Would love to hear what you are personally use thats effective for you.


Thanks


Steph
Title: Re: Flies are driving my cows crazy
Post by: SallyintNorth on July 30, 2020, 09:46:09 pm
Spot-On works. 

I hate having to use it because of the environmental impact, but if you can't provide the cows with a habitat / shelter so that they can tolerate the flies then their welfare needs to come first.