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Cold Weather Considerations For Calves
Click here to view as a pdf: Cold Weather Considerations For Calves When temperatures start to drop, calf raisers need to make accommodations to ensure calves have the resources necessary to maintain their body temperature, support basic bodily functions and develop into productive, profitable, young stock. Two general areas to consider when preparing your calves…
The Recovery Period: Tips For A Successful Dry Off
Click here to view as a pdf: The Recovery Period: Tips For A Successful Dry Off By Erik Brettingen, B.S. The dry cow period is arguably the most important time in the cow’s lactation cycle as it is the time in which the cow rests her body and prepares for the next lactation. The timing…
Maximizing Equine Reproductive Performance: The Impact Of Biosecurity And Disinfection
Click here to view as a pdf: Maximizing Equine Reproductive Performance: The Impact of Biosecurity And Disinfection By Alex Austin, B.S. The goal of any biosecurity protocol should be to reduce the frequency and severity of disease. Equine infectious diseases can cause health and performance issues, increased treatment expense and potential risks to human health.…
How Heifers On The Crystal Creek® Swift Start®Calf & Heifer Program Perform When Entering The Milking Herd
Click here to view as a pdf: Swift Start Calf Feeding Trial Update By Teresa Marker, B.S. The goal of any dairy calf raiser is to have a healthy, productive, replacement heifer that is a profitable addition to their milking line. The Crystal Creek® Swift Start® Calf & Heifer program consists of a line of…
Nutrition For Whitetail Does: The Key To Larger Bucks
Click here to view as a pdf: Nutrition for Whitetail Does the Key to Larger Bucks By Erik Brettingen, B.S. Whitetail deer hunters across the nation are becoming keyed into the nutritional needs of their local deer population with hopes of producing larger, healthier bucks on their hunting properties. While mineral licks and food plots…
Calfhood Pneumonia: When Is It Related To Ventilation And When Is It Something Different?
Click here to view as a pdf: Calfhood Pneumonia When Is It Related To Ventilation By Ryan Leiterman, D.V.M Calfhood pneumonia can be frustrating to deal with. Understanding where the problem originates is the first step in creating a plan to combat it. Most cases of calfhood pneumonia can be placed into one of two…
Maximizing Equine Reproductive Performance: The Impact Of Nutrition
Click here to view as a pdf: Maximizing Equine Reproductive Performance The Impact Of Nutrition By Alex Austin, B.S. A successful equine reproduction program depends on many factors. Supplying high-quality nutrition is one major area where horse owners can provide effective solutions to optimize reproductive performance. The average foaling rate of a hand-bred mare is…