TEchnology Makes Weighing Animals Faster, More Efficient
For livestock producers, everything we do is driven by weight
Biosecurity Measures Are Crucial For Farms of All Sizes
Biosecurity is defined as the measures that are taken to limit the spread of harmful organisms to humans, animals and plants
Farmers Can Mitigate Heat Stress By Providing Animals With Extra Water, Shade
While most of us can escape the heat with our home air conditioners, our livestock do not have the same luxury
Livestock Producers Should Periodically Test Water Sources
For our livestock, water availability is crucial, but the quality of their drinking water can be just as important to their health and performance
Livestock Producers Are Advised To Quarantine New Animals
New world screwworm has officially crossed the Mexico-Texas border and a calf was identified in south Texas that has been affected by the pest
Farmers' Busy Season Begins With Mowing, Herbicide Application
I want to use this week’s column to provide a few reminders of tasks to get accomplished in the near future
Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Are Increasing
Reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus have been increasing over the last two weeks and this shouldn’t be a huge surprise to most producers. Wisconsin had their first reported case in dairy cattle the first week of January. West Virginia has had two reported cases in backyard poultry flocks. One was in the southern end of the state and the other was in the north. One flock in Morrow County tested positive and there have been confirmed cases in Canadian Geese found deceased in the State.
Time To Prepare for Newborn Calves, Lambs, and (Goat) Kids
The holiday season doesn’t just ring in the new year but also signals the arrival of new residents on our farms
Livestock May Need Supplements Due To Low-Quality Hay
Before making decisions on how to supplement you should test your hay
Equine Herpes Virus Outbreaks On The Rise
EHV is like other herpes viruses in that there are multiple forms of the virus that present clinical symptoms