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Dung insects help break down manure, recycling nutrients back into the landscape, mitigating the surface impact of dung pats, and in some cases, reducing habitat for parasites such as face flies, horn flies and stable flies.

Livestock, Parasites, Soil Health

Cow patty critters: Understanding dung insects in your pasture

A comprehensive new guidebook provides insight into a valuable ecosystem

By Tara Mulhern Davidson October 10, 2024

Cow patty critters is a guidebook for farmers and ranchers to understand cattle dung insects and their benefits.