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The Importance Of Forage Testing
Click here to view as a pdf: The Importance Of Forage Testing By Dan Leiterman The age old question of “How often should I test my forage?” has a different answer for every operation. Field sizes, crop varieties, harvest timing, and storage methods play an important role in determining forage testing needs. It is important to…
Staying On Track: Reviewing Proper Milking Procedure
Click here to view as a pdf: Reviewing Proper Milking Procedure By Kelly Hubert, B.S. There may be a time on every farm where the milking protocol is not implemented or followed properly. This could be the result of a person in a hurry to finish chores or a new employee still learning proper protocol. It…
Give Your Beef Calves A Strong Start
Click here to view as a pdf: Give Your Beef Calves A Strong Start By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The stress caused by weaning decreases a calf’s immune function and makes them more vulnerable to disease. For many years it has been common practice to give medicated feeds, pellets, or additives around the time of…
Winter Udder Care
Click here to view as a pdf: Winter Udder Care By Alex Austin, B.S. Udder care is important year-round, but the winter months can present their own specific set of challenges. Low temperatures and cold wind chills can be brutal on exposed skin. Preventative measures and proactive treatments can make all the difference in udder health.
Ask The Vet / Ask The Nutritionist
“We see sporadic outbreaks of ringworm in our livestock and can’t seem to get rid of it. What exactly causes ringworm and how can we prevent it?” -Puzzled in Pennsylvania There are many producers across the nation who experience bouts of ringworm and struggle to get rid of it. Ringworm is caused by a contagious…
Keep Calves Off The Temperature Roller Coaster
Click here to view as a pdf: Keep Calves Off The Temperature Roller Coaster By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. Spring and fall weather conditions often present calf raisers with the challenge of fluctuating temperatures. The rapid and ongoing transition from warm days to cold nights creates a temperature roller coaster that can increase calfhood respiratory disease…
Ask The Vet / Ask The Nutritionist
Click here to view as a pdf: Ask The Vet Ask The Nutritionist “We provide our calves with a clean maternity pen to be born in, good quality colostrum at birth and a sound nutrition program as they grow but we still have outbreaks of scours. We work hard to keep our calf pens clean…
Reducing Feed Waste Can Return Big $
Click here to view as a pdf: Reducing Feed Waste Can Return Big Dollars By Teresa Marker, B.S. Farmers are always looking for ways to improve their bottom line. One aspect that can easily be overlooked is feed loss due to issues in fermentation, storage, feedout or bunk management. This article provides ideas to help…
Give Your Dog An Advantage With Canine Health Forward
Click here to view as a pdf: Give Your Dog An Advantage With Canine Health Forward By Erik Brettingen, B.S. In the dog food world today, consumers are bombarded with countless dog food formulas all claiming to be the best for their dog. Many of these formulas are based on creative marketing plans that are…