Livestock Can't Take The Heat - Ways To Cool Them Down
While many of us may love the warmer weather it doesn’t take much to create heat stress issues for our livestock
With Livestock Leases, 4-H Clubs Have Something For Everyone
Our program has lease agreements for feeder calves, horses, and dairy cattle
Managing Flies & Livestock Health As Summer Warms Up
Flies, if left unmanaged, can present a significant challenge to the welfare and production of all our livestock species
Meet Your Best Friend In Weed Control In Pastures, Hayfields
Two common weed questions we get this time of year concern poison hemlock and “that yellow weed in my fields” which is cressleaf groundsel
In The Market For A Bull?
While I will never tell you what you should pay for a bull, I can offer some guidelines on how to value a bull for your operation
Livestock Can Handle Low Temperatures But Challenges Exist
This time of year, we know that at some point we will be dealing with cold temps, or mud, or both. Either scenario can create some management problems for us to tackle
Winter Months Welcome New Livestock and All That Comes With It
The holiday season doesn’t just ring in the new year, but also signals the arrival of new residents on our farms and ranches
Body Condition Scoring Can Aid In Determining Nutritional Needs
Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is a linear scale that rates the fat cover on an animal.
Forage Is Important To Overall Livestock Health
Today, I want to briefly discuss matching your forage test results to an animal’s nutritional needs.
Livestock Transportation Tips For A Successful Journey
When transporting livestock many actions need to be taken to get the animals safely to their destination