Parasite life cycles

[jtsummie]

Good morning,
I'm reading a lot about rotational grazing and one ifmthe benifit sis moving the livestock before the stage the Parasite is looking for a host. What can you tell me about the parasites? Do you just move your livestock to a paddock next to the one you are using or can parasites travel from paddock to paddock or from a neighboring farm?
Thanks in advance

[Alice In TX/MO]

Here's a good page.
http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/sfn/sp08ruminant


This article addresses the time frame on rotation and the possible increase of parasite problems if you rotate pastures too quickly.
http://www.jackmauldin.com/manage_pastures_better.html

[Alice In TX/MO]

No, the parasite larvae only crawl a few inches. (thank goodness)