Preventing Pink Eye
The best way to keep pinkeye out of your cattle herd continues to be through vigilance and sound management.
The Problem With Cattle Thieves
It’s hard to get a handle on how extensive cattle theft has become. Few states keep statistics in some cases, though, private organizations do. The Texas & Southwest Cattle Raisers Association says 7,400 head were reported stolen in 2009, up from 6,400 the year before; a web site maintained by Bayer Animal Health claims in Missouri in 2008, there were $500,000 worth of cattle stolen across 29 counties.
Mineral and Salt Protocol
As winter is quickly approaching it is vital to ensure that your animals remain healthy and productive by leaving out salt blocks, bags of minerals, or lick tubs. Mineral and salt are an essential part of livestock's diets.
Feeding Weaned Calves
In order to have a profitable herd, producer's need to consider several things when it comes to weaning their calves. When to wean, nutrition, health, what weaning method, and post-weaning management are all very important aspects of the weaning process to consider.
Remember Sheep Health
It's a good time of year for area sheep producers; they can enjoy the cooler weather… and the prices.
Prevent Pink Eye Now
The best way to keep pinkeye out of your cattle herd continues to be through vigilance and sound management.
Body Conditioning Scoring
When you assess the body condition of your cattle herd – don’t leave out the bulls.
2010 Missouri Livestock Symposium
Remember Sheep Health
It's a good time of year for area sheep producers; they can enjoy the cooler weather… and the prices.
Crossbreeding EPDs
When buying a bull it’s important to look not just at what you’re spending, but also at what you’re getting.