Tag: cattle
Calculating cattle winter supplementation costs
Learn how to determine the nutritional value of forage, how to choose necessary supplements and how to determine supplement costs.
Investigation of cow mutilation underway
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is investigating a cow mutilation in the Mace Road area. Three cattle were beaten by an unknown person.
Get your cattle ready for winter before the snow flies
Plan ahead for the winter season to keep your cows in an adequate Body Condition Score (BCS) range prior to calving.
Ranking priorities on a cattle ranch
In an industry where 75% Choice is barely average, cattle need to start with genetics that can reach higher grades than yesterday.
Seaweed cuts methane from cows
Supplementing cattle feed with seaweed could significantly reduce methane belched by livestock, but it may not be a realistic strategy.
It’s pinkeye season again for cattle
Not only has pinkeye (Moraxella Bovis) reared its ugly head again this year, it has brought its bigger, tougher brother, Moraxella Bovoculi, to the fight.
Antibiotic and ionophore usage in cattle
Gain a better understanding of how new beef industry requirements have impacted antibiotic and ionophore usage in cattle over the past three years.
Dangerous heat wave hits Ohio, Pennsylvania
Farmers in eastern Ohio and western PA should take extra care this weekend as rising temperatures could pose problems for humans and animals alike.
An invisible fence for cattle?
Controlling where the cattle roam may get a lot easier. Researchers with Ohio State University CFAES will test a virtual fence for livestock this summer.
Heat stress costs you money
The hustle and bustle of summer has arrived. It is time to watch for heat stress in your cows and yourself.
