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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…
Vitamins And Minerals Are Key For Optimum Livestock Performance
Click here to view as a pdf: Vitamins And Minerals Are Key For Optimum Livestock Performance By Jessica Getschel, B.S. The conversations between producers and nutritionists regarding livestock mineral intake generally focus on two areas: 1) What mineral blend will most efficiently balance the dietary and performance needs of the animals and 2) How that…
Pre-Engineered Tube Ventilation Systems
Click here to view as a pdf: Pre-Engineered Tube Ventilation Systems By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M. What are the benefits of a pre-engineered positive pressure tube system? Crystal Creek® is now handling pre-engineered tube systems. These duct systems have reduced set up and production time, lower material waste and use bulk shipments for lower freight costs;…