The Charm of Valais Blacknose Sheep
Davis Family Livestock in Colorado showcases versatility – raising cattle, horses, alpacas, llamas, and sheep, including the Valais Blacknose. Known for their thick white coats and black markings, these Swiss heritage sheep are gentle, easily trained, and prized for fiber and pasture pets.
The 1,500 lb. Question: Are Your Cows Too Big?
Over the last few decades, cows have grown bigger. Cows today weigh 1.4 times more than they did in 1980: every 10 years, the average cow’s weight increases by 100 pounds. Ron Scott, Purina’s cattle nutritionist, shares three tips for selecting the ideal cow size and managing it effectively.
Remove the Guesswork From Choosing the Best Fly Control For Cattle
Early season fly control for cattle goes a long way in keeping populations under control all season long. Use these tips to sift through fly control options for cattle on pasture.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Cattle Drench
Effective drenching with these tips gets the medication in the correct place without waste. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia, along with Nathan Meyer, DVM, PhD, Boehringer Ingelheim, offer these tips to ensure your oral drench delivers the desired results.
Tips To Successfully Control Cattle Lice
Beef producers are affected by lice infestations emotionally and economically. There’s nothing more disheartening than seeing cattle with patchy, balding hides and incessantly scratching fence posts and equipment. Hair loss caused by lice can also reduce market value.
Proper Packing of Bagged Silage for Best Results
Dairy farm consultants and equipment suppliers weigh in on the benefits of properly packed bags, as well as feed management tips to obtain the highest nutrient density feed to promote herd health and production.
Livestock, Humans at Risk of Painful Bites as Horse Fly Populations Increase
Be on the lookout for an especially nasty and tenacious biting insect pest – the horse fly – as it hunts for its next blood meal.
Four Facilities Management Tips to Help Minimize the Impact of Flies on Cattle
Fly season is upon us and as a cattle producer, it can seem like it will never end. These external pests are not only a nuisance, but they can also negatively impact the productivity and profitability of your herd if not controlled properly.
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The Rise And Fall of Livestock Prices [Knightro Special Report]
Its not really about livestock prices anymore; it’s actually all about meat prices.
Don’t Let Cold Weather Freeze Cattle Performance This Winter
When the weather turns cold, even little changes in temperature can have a big impact on cow nutrition. Help cattle weather the elements and fight cold stress when the weather turns cold.
Diversify Income Opportunities with Multispecies Grazing
Grazing sheep, goats, and cattle together can enhance pasture stewardship and open up new market opportunities. Providing further insight is Dr. Clay Elliott, small ruminant nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition.
It’s Time For a New Approach To Internal Parasites in Cattle
The last new molecule for internal parasite control was introduced into the marketplace nearly 15 years ago. Managing risk, which includes parasite management, is a key component of operational sustainability. It has been said one cannot manage what one does not measure.
Weather the Freeze: 3 Tips to Ensure Cattle Have Winter Water Access
Water is the most essential nutrient for cattle production. Purina cattle nutritionist Dr. Jon DeClerck offers strategies to keep your water sources open and clear to drink to optimize your cattle’s performance during winter.
Cattle Management: Why Records Matter
It is extremely important to keep records in the cattle industry because to be successful, a producer must treat his cattle as a business and try to make a profit. Therefore, performance records need to be kept as these records drive the profit/loss of the business.
Cut Cattle Feed Costs; Don’t Cut Corners
Whether you’re in an area suffering from drought or not, cattle feed cost is the single largest expense in the cow-calf sector, and prices are still on the rise. Maximize efficiency and minimize waste to help cut feed costs without impacting production.
Monitor Cattle for Risk of Prussic Acid Toxicity Increases During Drought, After Rains
Summer and fall are critical times to keep an eye on cattle that graze where Johnsongrass is present due to the risk of prussic acid toxicity. Ranch manager Clark Roberts (Noble Research Institute) outlines steps to help prevent cattle from ingesting too much of the toxin.
Improve Performance With Effective Fly Control for Cattle
Fly control for cattle works best when approached from more than one targeted control point (TCP). The first is the breeding grounds. The second TCP for grazing cattle is on-animal. Planning now to prevent and control flies can help put you pounds and dollars ahead this fall.
Three Keys For Successful Beef Cattle Artificial Insemination
Focusing on factors like body condition score and estrus intensity for breeding season success, Clint Sexson from All West Beef/Select Sires explains the three keys to help set your AI breeding program up for success.
