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<blockquote data-quote="rocfarm" data-source="post: 1851839" data-attributes="member: 42715"><p>I'm not against deworming, but as my stocking rate is 1000 lbs to 26.6 acres right now, I feel like my cattle's exposure to worms is not enough to warrant it. </p><p></p><p>I think a big test on this one will be to see what my calves' weaning weights are. Of the three I kept, one on going to auction in July. I'll be happy to post its weight, age, and price from the sale. </p><p></p><p>None of my adult cattle fell through BCS of 4.75 during the bad drought, so I didn't worry about it. They are all pushing 5 to 6.75 BCS now, even with calves on them, so not planning on deworming them any time soon. </p><p></p><p>I think the main thing that worries me about deworming is that it kills the soil life I spent 5 years trying to build up. I'm convinced maintaining a low stocking rate and destocking early in a drought is the way to go, along with avoiding pesticides when possible. We've already got over 365 days of forage for the cattle grown and that is with take half/leave half thinking. Don't want to poison myself out of a sweet spot. </p><p></p><p>But if a cow falls out of condition, I'll definitely consider worming. </p><p></p><p>Does anyone know of a dewormer that doesn't kill other bugs in the soil?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rocfarm, post: 1851839, member: 42715"] I’m not against deworming, but as my stocking rate is 1000 lbs to 26.6 acres right now, I feel like my cattle’s exposure to worms is not enough to warrant it. I think a big test on this one will be to see what my calves’ weaning weights are. Of the three I kept, one on going to auction in July. I’ll be happy to post its weight, age, and price from the sale. None of my adult cattle fell through BCS of 4.75 during the bad drought, so I didn’t worry about it. They are all pushing 5 to 6.75 BCS now, even with calves on them, so not planning on deworming them any time soon. I think the main thing that worries me about deworming is that it kills the soil life I spent 5 years trying to build up. I’m convinced maintaining a low stocking rate and destocking early in a drought is the way to go, along with avoiding pesticides when possible. We’ve already got over 365 days of forage for the cattle grown and that is with take half/leave half thinking. Don’t want to poison myself out of a sweet spot. But if a cow falls out of condition, I’ll definitely consider worming. Does anyone know of a dewormer that doesn’t kill other bugs in the soil? [/QUOTE]
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