Handling livestock, to provide routine care or treatment of sickness, is a common and often unavoidable part of livestock production. However, there are instances where handling can be decreased to avoid performance effects on livestock. Why low stress and non-handling...
Parasite management should be a key component of any cattle health program. Internal parasites affect feed intake and nutrient absorption. This results in lower average daily gain, poorer immune response to vaccines and diseases, lower reproductive performance and decreased milk...
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience, from collecting fresh eggs to watching your flock grow and thrive. But caring for your chickens requires more than just giving them feed, water, and a space to roam and roost. A...
Backyard chickens bring more than fresh eggs to our homes—they enrich our lives! Just like with any other animal, caring for chickens means understanding their needs and protecting them against any dangers that can impact their health, especially hidden ones....
The growth of backyard chickens is earning them the title of America’s favorite unconventional pets. They provide fresh eggs and offer an engaging hobby for families. But keeping your backyard flock happy and healthy requires more than just food and shelter—it’s about preventing unseen threats.
Keep lice at bay in your cattle herd with these tips for implementing a strategic lice control program. At a glance Lice are an ongoing problem in beef cattle, especially in winter and cold climates, robbing cattle of performance. Choosing...
At a glance Pasture cattle in nearly all parts of the country are plagued with both face flies and horn flies. Fly control for cattle works best when approached from more than one targeted control point (TCP). When it comes...
