Livestock and Equine IPM Winter Webinars 2026: Pastured Dairy and Beef IPM

Pastured cattle face ongoing challenges from external pests such as horn flies, face flies and ticks. This webinar will focus on identifying these pests and using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to reduce their impact on animal health and performance. Participants will learn about grazing management practices, biological control options and ways to conserve beneficial insects like dung beetles—all key components of a sustainable pasture IPM program.

Presenter

Bryony Sands, Ph.D., is an extension assistant professor and livestock IPM specialist at the University of Vermont. Her research focuses on sustainable pest and parasite management in grazing systems, including the effects of veterinary parasiticides on beneficial insects. With expertise in entomology, parasitology and agroecology, Sands integrates science and practical farm solutions to promote healthier livestock and ecosystems.