Tag: animal health
Minimizing the impact of mud on cattle
While we cannot avoid mud completely on the farm, we can use best management practices to help reduce the impact of the mud.
Don’t rush to get animals on pasture
It may be worth the wait to step back and look over your grazing plan before throwing those gates open.
‘Shoo fly’ don’t bother me or my cows
Learn how to control flies around livestock by eliminating breeding places and killing large numbers of flies.
Celebrating the miracle cow
Two weeks ago, an older cow refused to stand after giving birth to a stillborn calf. Miraculously, she is recovering and continuing to improve.
Take precautions with early spring grazing
Early spring grazing can be risky. Take precautions and transition your herd to pasture slowly.
Grazing practices to prevent grass tetany
Good grazing management can help prevent grass tetany. Here are a few considerations and practices to implement during your early spring grazing season.
Stop wet winter weather from causing hay feeding loss
Feeding losses can occur from trampling, weather conditions, fecal contamination, method of storage and overall hay quality. Learn how to prevent losses.
Adjusting feed requirements for cold weather
Learn how to increase and supplement feed for livestock when the weather is colder to account for the metabolic changes that keep them warm.
Experts remind poultry owners that avian flu risk remains
Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza have continued into fall. Sound biosecurity measures for owners of backyard and commercial flocks are vital.
Researchers study link between genetics and feed efficiency in Holstein cows
University of Wisconsin researchers studied genetic parameters for feeding behavior traits and their association with feed efficiency in Holstein cows.
