Aidan Connolly is Alltech's chief innovation officer who has a keen interest in developing innovative, nutrition-based technologies. The Pig Site spoke to Aidan to get his expert opinion on emerging technology in the swine industry.

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Según Mark Twain, “El público es el único crítico cuya opinión vale la pena considerar”. Esto es cierto para muchos temas muy debatidos, y ciertamente los organismos genéticamente modificados (mejor conocidos como OGM), no son la excepción. Y, aunque hay muchos defensores que son claramente pro o anti-OGM, ambas partes parecen estar luchando por objetivos en común: alimentos seguros y abundantes para todos, menos productos químicos tóxicos utilizados a nivel mundial y un sistema alimentario más sostenible.

En la noche de clausura de ONE: La Conferencia de Ideas de Alltech 2018 (ONE18), los asistentes se reunieron en el histórico Kentucky Theatre para una presentación privada del documental "Food Evolution". El Instituto de Tecnólogos de Alimentos (IFT por sus siglas en inglés) financió la película en un esfuerzo para inspirar la discusión y el debate acerca de los desafíos a los cuales nos enfrentamos a nivel mundial relacionados con la alimentación, el papel instrumental que desempeñará la ciencia al abordar estos problemas y la percepción pública en torno a la ciencia de la alimentación.

Al concluir la película, se realizó una discusión dirigida por el locutor irlandés Damien O'Reilly de RTÉ Radio 1, con dos de nuestros conferencistas de ONE18 - Crystal Mackay, presidente del Centro Canadiense para la Integridad de los Alimentos, y Jack Bobo, vicepresidente y director de comunicaciones de Intrexon.

Centrados en los alimentos y el futuro

El panel y la audiencia tuvieron muchas ideas valiosas en ambos lados del debate.

Jack Bobo pasó 13 años trabajando en políticas alimentarias globales en el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, y tres años trabajando con los productores de la película.

"De hecho, les dije que no hicieran una película sobre OGM porque sería demasiado provocativa", expresó.

Él cree firmemente que los valores superan a la ciencia cuando se trata de problemas como este. De hecho, comentó, "nunca me he encontrado con alguien que sea anti-ciencia. Dejen de decirle a la gente lo que hacen y díganle por qué lo hacen. La ciencia no le importará a la mayoría de las personas”.

MacKay comentó que necesitamos cambiar la conversación para discutir sobre nuestros objetivos en común.

“Esta tecnología, en particular, ha sido lanzada bajo un autobús debido a muchos otros problemas: anti-corporativos, anti-gula, etc. Por lo tanto, ¿cómo nos comunicamos acerca de una verdad complicada bajo simples mentiras?", Preguntó MacKay.

Bobo luego comentó: "Toda industria reguladora en el mundo ha concluido que los OGM no son dañinos".

Él cree que temas como este tienen que ver más con el tribalismo que con cualquier otra cosa.

"‘Nuestros amigos’ sienten de cierta manera algo, y queremos ser parte de este público más que preocuparnos por los ‘hechos científicos’", expresó.

En la misma línea, ¿cuándo fue la última vez que cambiamos de opinión sobre algo? Todo es posible. Bobo incluso admitió que primero él pensó que la agricultura de producción era la única solución hasta que aprendió más sobre la agricultura orgánica y lo que aporta a la mesa en términos de abordar los desafíos del sistema alimentario. Pareciera que una combinación de ambas prácticas se podría justificar.

Un miembro de la audiencia sabiamente preguntó: "¿El verdadero problema aquí no es tanto si la ciencia es correcta o incorrecta, sino la comunicación?" Nuestros panelistas estuvieron de acuerdo en que una mayor transparencia sería útil, pero que el problema sigue siendo complejo. 

Algo es cierto: nos dieron a todos una gran cantidad de ideas para pensar mientras consideramos cómo podemos avanzar en la alimentación de un mundo hambriento.

[PIKEVILLE, Ky.] – The clouds parted and the sun shone just as crowds gathered in front of Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery for a look at Eastern Kentucky’s first combined beer, bourbon and moonshine operation. Gleaming copper pot stills towered in the background as Alltech officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the highly anticipated project, which will open for public tours on June 28.

Dueling Barrels was a personal passion project for Alltech co-founders Dr. Pearse and Mrs. Deirdre Lyons, who have long felt that the rolling landscape, hardworking people and craftsmanship of Eastern Kentucky reminded them of their home in Ireland. Ever the visionary, Dr. Lyons had a keen sense of potential, and he saw it in abundance in Eastern Kentucky. He initiated the development of Dueling Barrels with an eye toward promoting tourism to the region.

“He believed in something he spoke of often, and that is the power of one,” said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin about Dr. Lyons. “One person. One idea. One mission. These are the things that change the world.”

Though Dr. Lyons passed away in March, Mrs. Lyons, director of corporate image and design at Alltech, and their son, Dr. Mark Lyons, president of Alltech, remain focused on the success of Dueling Barrels.

“Today, my team completes three years of work,” said Mrs. Lyons. “But this is only the beginning of the dream, which we hope leads to increased tourism in Eastern Kentucky.”

The nearly 30,000-square-foot facility houses three copper pot stills and 19 fermenters, and it has the capacity to produce 40,000 brewer’s barrels annually. Dueling Barrels is expected to join the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail^® experience in January 2019, extending the experience 142 miles east into Pikeville. The additional tourism could help boost the economy in Pikeville, which has undergone a revitalization in recent years, particularly in the downtown area.   

In addition to bourbon, Dueling Barrels will produce a variety of craft styles, beginning with Dueling Barrels Pikeville Ale, an American Pale Ale, and Dueling Barrels Hopfield & McCoy IPA. Dueling Barrels Pikeville Ale will be bottled and available in stores regionally. Additional brews will be made available exclusively in the Pearse’s Place taproom, which is expected to open in the fall on the second floor of the facility. 

Moonshining has a long history in Eastern Kentucky, where early settlers drew upon generations of distilling experience to use surplus corn to make unaged whiskey, or “moonshine,” as it came to be known. Dueling Barrels celebrates this mountain tradition with four flavors: Dueling Barrels Original Kentucky Moonshine, a smooth blend of corn, malted barley and a pinch of rye; Dueling Barrels Apple Orchard Kentucky Moonshine, with notes of apples, caramel, vanilla and cinnamon; Dueling Barrels Bonfire Kentucky Moonshine, which has a spicy but smooth cinnamon finish; and Dueling Barrels Mountain Flower Kentucky Moonshine, infused with elderberry for a fruity and floral twist.  

Visitors to Dueling Barrels will explore the rich history and culture of the Eastern Kentucky mountains, including the legendary Hatfields and McCoys feud, the dawn of Bluegrass music and starry nights spent making moonshine. Tours will be guided by knowledgeable “storytellers” who will walk visitors through the art of brewing and distilling while sharing the legendary stories that have shaped Appalachia.

Dueling Barrels joins Alltech’s family of breweries and distilleries, which includes Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., producing Town Branch^® Bourbon, Town Branch^® Gin and Kentucky Ale^® beers; and Pearse Lyons Distillery at St. James in Dublin, Ireland, which produces Pearse Irish Whiskey. The company hopes to use its resources and craft beverage expertise to shine a spotlight on Eastern Kentucky.

“There is a massive population on the East Coast,” said Mark Lyons. “Now they just have to come across the mountains. I think this can be the start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, not the end.”

Tours will be offered every hour, on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.  

For more information on Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery, visit duelingbarrels.com. Join the conversation and watch for updates via @duelingbarrels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

-Ends-

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Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter, Jay Million, Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Governor Matt Bevin, Mrs.  Deirdre Lyons, Dr. Mark Lyons, Brandi Ore, Former First Lady Judi Patton, Buford Burchfield and Randy Thomas cut the ribbon on Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery in Pikeville, Kentucky.

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Contact: Pete Weiss, Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

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The five-night tour will also include trips to iconic landmarks and dining experiences

[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Thoughts of Brazil typically conjure up images of sunbathers and Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. However, Brazil’s varied landscape is also home to an extensive number of crops, ranging from corn and soy to coffee, cashew and fruits native to the country, like jabuticabas. Alltech Crop Science is offering one lucky farmer and a guest the chance to escape the winter blues and experience the best of Brazil with The Grain Escape.

The crop tour, which will take place in March 2019, will not only include visits to growers for an agronomic exchange of ideas, but also visits to some of Brazil’s most notable landmarks as well as gastronomic experiences typical of Brazilian culture.

“Brazil has a long-standing agronomic tradition,” said Dr. Steve Borst, Alltech Crop Science general manager, “and we’re excited to be able to share a piece of that tradition.”

The contest runs through Dec. 9, 2018 and the winners will be announced on Jan. 4, 2019. The contest is open to all U.S. farmers with at least 10 acres of land who are at least 18 years of age.

For more information and to enter The Grain Escape, visit https://www.alltech.com//the-grain-escape/us.

Maintaining quality silage means focusing on every piece of the puzzle, including seed selection, harvest, packing and feedout.

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It seems that not a moment passes in which we do not hear about antibiotic resistance and the need to reduce antibiotic use in animal production systems. Maintaining gut health and its functions are the main objective in successful poultry production, as a healthy gut usually means a healthy bird.

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The following is an edited transcript of Nicole Erwin's interview with Dr. Richard Murphy. Click below to hear the full interview:

Nicole:         Like their owners, companion animals are living longer, but are they functioning optimally in their later stages of life? I'm talking with Dr. Richard Murphy, research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre in Dunboyne, Ireland. Thanks for joining us.

Richard:        Thank you very much for having me. It's a pleasure to be here again.

Nicole:         Dr. Murphy, are we providing our fur babies the right nutrition as they age?

Richard:        That's a great question. We could sit and talk for hours on this. We're engaged with a lot of different areas of research in Dunboyne. Primarily, it's on gut health. We’re interested in how nutrition influences the makeup of the bacteria in the gut. We're also very much engaged in trace element research, so we’re looking at how trace elements can impact not only the health of the animal, but also the quality of the food ingredients that we give to our pets.

                    I think that we need to be careful of what we put into their diet — that's probably the easiest way to look at it. We might think we're doing good, but we could be having a profoundly negative impact on the overall health of our pets.

Nicole:         And how can we tell? Will our animals tell us by losing interest in their food? Will their bowels change? What are some signs that we can look for when our pets might need a change in diet?

Richard:        Again, a great question. I think a lot of it, when you look at intestinal health, when you look at the microbiome, certainly bowel movements will give a big indication of whether there's something wrong. We know, for instance, a lot of the work that we do on our so-called mannan-enriched fraction — which we isolate from yeast cell wall — we can have a very profound influence on the diversity of the bacteria within the gut.

                    For me, the key to intestinal microbial health is to have as wide a diversity as possible in the types and range of different bacteria that are present within the gut. That's something that we know we can positively enhance. When you positively enhance the diversity of bacteria within the gut, you tend to have a much healthier gut. The animal tends to be able to resist those pathogen challenges that they would get from time to time. Certainly, when we look at the literature, there's a clear link between diversity, pathogen load and the antimicrobial resistance populations that are present.

Nicole:         Does the information and packaging provide the answers that pet owners need when they go to the store? Should they be looking for something specific on the label when they're buying food for their pet?

Richard:        I don't think the labeling will even begin to cover that. Manufacturers are limited in many ways to the types of claims that they could make on the packaging. It would be very difficult to explain in one sentence, for instance, how diet is going to influence the makeup of the bacteria within the gut, or how nutrients in the food are going to influence the overall makeup of the nutrients in the gut. So, I think the labeling lets us down, but that's not the manufacturer's fault. There's only so much they can do.

Nicole:         From a market perspective, are millennials driving the pet food industry like they are with everything else? I was skimming through Facebook the other day, and I saw a GIF that read, "I work so that I can provide the backyard that my dog deserves." I love that because so many of my friends have that same thought process. If we're making our living decisions around our pets’ happiness, how might that translate into market demands for food and nutrition choices for our fur friends?

Richard:        Certainly, from what I've seen and from what I read in the popular press and the news, there is a clear drive now whereby people really want to give their pets the absolute best. So, they're not willing to accept second-rate for their pets. They really want to move more toward premium, and they are looking at providing optimum nutrition.

                    I think people are more in tune now with how diet and health are linked. With the internet being what it is these days, you can very quickly find a lot of information — some of it “fake,” perhaps — but certainly, you can find a lot of information that will tell you what is good or what is bad. I guess the old adage "pay peanuts, get monkeys" comes to mind as well. If you want a quality product, you really need to look at spending a little extra.

Nicole:         I've seen many dogs with tumors — cancerous and non-cancerous — food allergies, you name it. These aging ailments, as with humans, get costly with vet visits. How are you gaining an understanding of how nutrition and immune defenses interact?

Richard:        We’ve gotten a lot of insights over the years from the work on monogastrics like pig and poultry, for instance. So, we know that by providing the optimum nutrients and providing the right nutrition at the right time at the right stage of life, you can positively influence the health and performance of “meat animals,” if you want to put it that way. Certainly, the trend toward the development of pet food over the last 10 or 15 years has been more and more toward premium. People have tapped into work that would have been generated from meat production animals, and basically been able to translate that into more optimum nutrition for pets.

Nicole:         If the secret to immunity starts in the bowl, which is what we're hearing more and more, how can we choose what is appropriate for our pets when each animal has its own unique microbiome?

Richard:        Again, it's back to drawing insights from what we see and work with on the monogastric side. You can get a lot of information from peer-reviewed publications. Scientists will tell you that the overall microbial population in the gut is so important that they would ascribe it being alike to an additional organ. They would actually say that the microbiome is actually like an extension of the body. Such is the importance of it in regard to overall health.

                    It’s known through many different studies that the gut microflora population, with the way in which it works in terms of breaking down nutrients and producing short-chain fatty acids, can have a profound influence on the development of, not just immune function, but overall intestinal health.

                    We even see work coming out from a group at University College Cork in Ireland that basically indicates that the microbiome connection can control mood. So, if you look at the gut microflora and look at how we influence it, I think it's very profound in the way we can influence not just the health and performance of our pets, but also perhaps even, in the future, looking at enhancing their mood.

Nicole:         Dr. Richard Murphy is the research director at the Alltech European Bioscience Centre in Dunboyne, Ireland. Thank you so much.

Richard:        Thank you very much. It's a pleasure.

Dr. Richard Murphy spoke at ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference. Click below to view presentations from ONE18:

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[LEXINGTON, Ky.] – Grandes ideas, mensajes convincentes y memorias sinceras fueron parte de ONE: La Conferencia de Ideas de Alltech (ONE18), más de 3.500 personas de 76 países se reunieron del 20 al 22 de mayo en Lexington, Kentucky, Estados Unidos. El 34.º simposio anual incluyó 100 conferencistas y 153 presentaciones, y ya están disponibles en Alltech Idea Lab.   

Para quienes se perdieron las discusiones o quieren volver a ver alguna de sus presentaciones favoritas, Alltech Idea Lab le ofrece la oportunidad de escuchar las charlas de los líderes inspiradores y futuros pensadores de ONE18. El acceso es gratuito, solo debe suscribirse.

Las presentaciones disponibles de la 34.ª conferencia internacional incluyen: 

• Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou: CRISPR: Una tecnología en auge
• Dr. Majid Fotuhi: La cura de la memoria
• Presentaciones del programa Acelerador Pearse Lyons de empresas startups en agro-tecnología y alimentación
• Sesiones especiales sobre temas de interés en ganadería de carne, lechería, avicultura, porcicultura, acuicultura, cultivos y equinos, además temas sobre negocios y finanzas, salud y bienestar, alimentos, y bebidas 

ONE: La Conferencia de Ideas de Alltech (ONE19) regresará a Lexington, Kentucky, Estados Unidos, del 19 al 21 de mayo de 2019. Visite one.alltech.com para más información y para aprovechar nuestra tarifa más baja de $550 dólares registrándose antes del 7 de julio para asistir a la 35.^a conferencia internacional. 

Mr. Satti Pandu Raju, a progressive fish farmer in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India, has been in the aquaculture business for over 20 years. Andhra Pradesh state is the largest producer of shrimp in India and one of the largest areas of shrimp farming in the world. Raju farms more than 80 hectares of fish culture. He started farming shrimp culture on 10 hectares two years ago after seeing a great opportunity for shrimp in the global market. Unfortunately, he lost all of his investment in shrimp culture on his first try.

This is the story of how he bounced back and turned a profit with his shrimp farm. 

The problem: 100 percent shrimp mortality due to elephant gill disease

Penaeus vannamei, also known as Pacific whiteleg shrimp, is an extensively cultured species along coastal India. Raju started farming Penaeus vannamei on 7 hectares — a single pond — in 2016.

At the beginning of the season last year, Raju lost approximately $60,000 due to elephant gill disease. His shrimp’s gill appearance resembled an elephant ear. Eventually, the shrimp mortality rate was 100 percent.

The shrimp’s gill appearance resembled an elephant ear due to elephant gill disease.

In the second season of the year, Raju restocked his farm with fresh shrimp seed. Within 10 days, he noticed the outbreak of elephant gill disease again. Many other farms in the surrounding areas had the same problem.

Strengthening the immune system to overcome shrimp health challenges

Raju discovered Alltech On-Farm solutions through an aqua dealer in Eluru who introduced him to Tausif Ahmed, an Alltech assistant business development manager. Ahmad recommended using Bioplex® as well as Sel-Plex® to support immune response in shrimp. To resolve other issues related to growth, gastrointestinal health, water quality, ammonia and sludge, he recommended a range of Alltech solutions.

The result

Within 15 days of proper technical guidance and good management practice, 80 percent of the shrimp recovered from the disease. By the end of the season, Raju harvested 30 tons of shrimp. Not only did Raju avoid a massive potential loss — he made $45,000 in profit.

 “The Alltech team gave me step-by-step technical guidance on how to make a profitable business,” said Raju. “Alltech solutions are world-class and amazing in performance. I highly recommend them.”

Currently, Raju is running his third crop of shrimp with Alltech On-Farm solutions and is anticipating another successful harvest.

I would like to learn more about aquaculture nutrition and best practices.

Even though Kentucky’s first-ever agricultural trade mission was eight months in the making, no one would have blamed the state’s trade commission for delaying last week’s five-day trek to Ontario until the air cleared of anti-Canadian rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Farmers frustrated at a State Government they feel doesn’t appreciate their value to the world’s fifth largest economy expressed their concerns to a group of New Zealand farmers who travelled to California with Alltech, held in conjunction with the company’s annual One: Ideas Conference held in Lexington, Kentucky.

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[GUELPH, Canada] – Colleagues, friends and dignitaries recently gathered in Guelph at Alltech’s Canadian headquarters to celebrate the global animal nutrition company’s 30th anniversary operating in Canada. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech Canada has offices and representatives strategically located across the country. In 2016, Alltech acquired Masterfeeds and added a strong network of farm-focused dealers to accommodate and service farmers and ranchers nationwide.

“Canada is one of the largest agricultural producers and exporters in the world,” said Stuart McGregor, general manager of Alltech Canada. “We are proud to celebrate 30 years in Canada and look forward to many more supporting our farm and ranch customers across the country.”

Coinciding with the Alltech Canada 30th anniversary celebration, the World Trade Center Kentucky and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles visited the Guelph area on an agriculture and agribusiness-focused trade mission. Canada is Kentucky’s top agriculture and agri-food export market, and in 2016, Kentucky’s agriculture and related industries exported US$230 million to Canada.

“Kentucky agriculture needs international trade, but more importantly, the rest of the world needs Kentucky agriculture,” said Quarles. “The goal of this agriculture-focused trade mission is to generate export opportunities by connecting our farm community to new international markets.”

While in Canada, the trade mission delegates visited a grain farm, toured the University of Guelph Livestock Research and Innovation Centre, participated in roundtable discussions and attended an Agriculture and Agribusiness Symposium, business-to-business meetings and business networking receptions. The mission was sponsored by Kentucky Farm Bureau, Masterfeeds/Alltech, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association.

Research from Alltech shows that replacing inorganic trace minerals with the same minerals in an organic form can provide huge benefits for swine producers. Alltech’s Total Replacement Technology (TRT) includes feeding plant-based trace minerals like the company’s Bioplex product, according to Russell Gilliam, U.S. Swine Business Manager.

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Dairy farmers are being encouraged to pay closer attention to detail during the dry and transition period as one in four cull cows are reported to leave the herd during the first 60 days of lactation.

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Un clima más cálido significa que es hora de sacar los potros al pasto y quitarle las alfombras a sus caballos de exhibición. ¡Por fin llegó la temporada de montar a caballo! Lamentablemente, esto también significa el regreso de las acompañantes constantes y fastidiosas de los caballos: Las moscas.

Y, aunque las moscas pueden parecer simplemente una molestia constante, podrían causar serias implicaciones para sus contrapartes equinas. Las moscas son bien conocidas por propagar enfermedades, alimentarse de la sangre equina y causar potenciales trastornos digestivos. Y, desafortunadamente, incluso la más amplia aparición de multitud de moscas —por ejemplo: las máscaras de moscas con orejas, las sábanas con protector de vientre y los pantalones de moscas, esencialmente haciendo que su caballo se parezca a una criatura extrañamente armada — no pueden mantenerse al margen por completo.

Más que una simple plaga

Las moscas domésticas podrían ser las menos preocupantes para los dueños de caballos, pero pueden transmitir enfermedades y parásitos. También pueden irritar los ojos de su caballo, alimentándose de secreciones húmedas. Estas moscas se reproducen durante el verano y se alimentan de la basura, por lo cual un manejo adecuado del establo es imprescindible para reducir su cantidad.

Las moscas de los venados y los caballos son famosas por ser implacables. Afortunadamente, solo están activas durante el día. Y, por suerte, estas moscas normalmente no entran en las estructuras. Lo mejor es tener acceso disponible a la caballeriza o establo para los caballos cuando están al pastoreo, si nota que estas moscas se vuelven particularmente una molestia.

Las moscas del establo son probablemente la mayor molestia equina de todas. Viven en las caballerizas y se reproducen en materia de fermentación orgánica, como el estiércol, la paja en descomposición o el alimento húmedo. Por lo general, se alimentan de las patas y los costados de los caballos y pueden causar una pérdida significativa de sangre, transmitir la fiebre del pantano y causar infecciones en el verano —heridas abiertas difíciles de cicatrizar. Los caballos también pueden pisotear incesantemente intentando deshacerse de estas plagas, lo cual puede causarles problemas de pezuñas y piernas.

Espante a las moscas: consejos de saneamiento y manejo del establo

No debería de sorprendernos que un saneamiento adecuado y el buen manejo del establo se encuentren entre los mejores métodos para el control de moscas. Las moscas domésticas y las moscas del establo requieren material de reproducción, la humedad ideal y un calor adecuado para su desarrollo. Por lo tanto, la eliminación de los sitios de reproducción es la clave para un programa exitoso de control. Los establos y caballerizas deben limpiarse minuciosamente una vez por semana para ayudar a romper los ciclos de vida de las moscas. Los insecticidas solo deben considerarse como un suplemento.

A continuación algunos consejos para ayudarlo con su programa de manejo de moscas:

• Limpie el estiércol y apílelo a una buena distancia de las instalaciones, bebederos y caballerizas.
• Asegúrese de que todos los potes de basura tengan tapas ajustadas y se limpien regularmente.
• Mantenga los bebederos en buenas condiciones y alejados de las áreas donde se alimentan los caballos.
• Considere colocar mosquiteros en las ventanas de las salas de alimentación al igual que en las caballerizas.
• Los ventiladores que dirigen un flujo de aire hacia abajo y hacia afuera ayudarán a evitar que las moscas entren a los establos.
• Las trampas para moscas y el papel adhesivo son una forma efectiva de capturar las moscas. También pueden ser útiles para documentar las cantidades de moscas durante cierto tiempo. Un aumento notable en la captura de una semana a la siguiente podría ser una advertencia para verificar sus medidas de saneamiento y aumentar las medidas de control. 

Por último, pero no menos importante, tenga en cuenta: un gran número de moscas significa una gran cantidad de sitios de reproducción en el área. Existen muchas opciones de insecticidas (por ejemplo, residuales, aerosoles, nieblas, rociadores, etc.), pero éstos solo proporcionarán una solución temporal y, en general, se deben usar con moderación. Su mejor opción es mantener el establo y el patio limpio —¡tanto usted como sus caballos estarán agradecidos por el esfuerzo extra!