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On cattle farms, dung beetles mix cow manure into the soil, thereby reducing methane emissions, recycling nutrients, and outcompeting pests. But some chemicals used to protect cows from flies, grubs, worms, and ticks can show up in their dung, with harmful effects on dung beetles. A new study examines several cattle parasiticides for their effects on dung beetles and offers farmers a guide on minimizing nontarget impacts on these beneficial beetles. [Read more]
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