Summary:
- Researchers have found that painting zebra-like stripes on cows can help reduce the number of flies that land on them. This is because the stripes confuse and disorient the flies, making it harder for them to land on the cows.
- Reducing the number of flies on cows can improve the animals' overall health and well-being, as flies can carry diseases and cause irritation and stress for the cows.
- The study suggests that this simple and inexpensive technique could be a useful tool for ranchers in Wyoming and other areas where flies are a problem for cattle.