Starting a Flock
Considerations and plans needed prior to buying chicks
‘Tis the season for adorable, fluffy chicks to be for sale at farm supply stores. The current...
Pecking and Cannibalism in Poultry
Diet and light can deter the costly behavior
Pecking and cannibalism among chicken and turkey flocks could be an expensive problem for farmers without the...
Cleaning Up Feeding Areas
The benefits to removing old hay and manure
As the season edges closer to spring, the time spent feeding winter hay will come to an...
Replacing Tall Fescue
Advantages and disadvantages of fescue pasture renovation
In the Ozarks, tall fescue thrives as a hardy, insect resistant and drought tolerant grass. However, the type...
Selecting Maternal Traits
The importance of utilizing maternal traits for herd improvement
At times it may be difficult to determine which indicators to place the most importance on when...
Give Your Herd an Energy Boost
Providing cattle balanced rations for improved production
To say it’s slim picking in pastures currently may be a bit of an understatement. As winter wanes...
Improving Post-Weaning Weights
Ways to keep calves on the road to weight gain
Pounds equal profit in the cattle industry. Therefore, making sure weaned calves are consistently gaining...
Improving Fertility
Management strategies to improve conception rates in cattle herds
Though no one singular step will unequivocally guarantee better conception rates in cow herds, there are...
Improving Colostrum Quality
Cow condition will impact colostrum production
Colostrum plays a critical role in the health of calves. It sets the stage for a calf’s development and...
Cattle Lice in Winter Months
Producers should be proactive to prevent infestations
Lice most likely ranks toward the top of the list as one of the most annoying pests that...
