Cattle
Cow Health: Cow Lameness
Lameness is caused by many factors which differ between individual cows and farms. Reducing the number of lame cows on your farm therefore requires a long-term
Cattle
Horse Health: Hydrating Your Horse after Running or Racing
It is important to properly cool down your horse after a hard workout such as jumping or racing. Like all athletes, horses need to cool down to avoid getting...
Are Your Livestock Drinking Enough Water?
Water is essential to the life of all livestock and is important to continually replenish. Water aids in the digestion of feed, milk production, performance.
Raising Livestock: Keeping your livestock cool this summer
For stock that can be haltered, pamper them. Baths can be so cooling, however, that you have to be careful not to send your animals into temperature shock.
Raising Livestock: How to Raise Premium Livestock for Making Money
You may remember the old Wendy’s ad: “Where’s the beef?” If you’re considering raising livestock for a living, you need to do your research, make a commitment
Preparing Your Livestock for Cold Weather – Your Complete Guide
With the winter storm that swept through the country recently, winter came suddenly and ferociously. And even though my family has farmed for generations
Automatic Livestock Waterers: Preparing for Winter
Water is the most essential nutrient for livestock. In the summer time, troughs need cleaned and refilled every day.
The Importance of Water Quality for Livestock and Horses
Up to three quarter’s of a horses body is comprised of water; water accounts for up to 80 percent of cattle weight.