Tag: livestock
How to reduce the risk of swine flu during fair season
It’s important for fair organizers, visitors and pork exhibitors to have a comprehensive plan in place to reduce the risk of swine flu transmission.
6 tips to keep your livestock parasite free
Learn more about livestock management techniques that can reduce your herd's risk for parasite infection, and stop its spread when cases are discovered.
6 tips for vaccinating your livestock
To protect your livestock against infectious diseases, it is important to vaccinate at the right time with the right product.
Holstein club posts show results
The District 3 Holstein Club held its Open Invitational Holstein Show June 17 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds. Check out the results.
Screwworm still a serious threat to livestock
The New World Screwworm is a devastating predator of warm-blooded animals including livestock, companion animals and humans.
Like humans, pigs prefer new toys
Yes, even piglets prefer new toys. Pig brains are remarkably similar to human brains, so they are often used as model systems by neuroscientists.
5 tips to prevent dairy cow foot problems
Check out these five tips from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team on managing and preventing dairy cow foot problems.
Two sheep field days planned for July 14,15
The 2017 Ohio Sheep Day is scheduled for July 15 at the OARDC Sheep Research Unit, 5743 Fredericksburg Road, Wooster.
6 common foot problems found in dairy cows
Economic losses in dairy herd production can often be attributed to foot problems. Learn more about potential issues and how they can affect your herd.
Farmers battle animal welfare laws
Large-scale industrial farmers are pushing for changes that would make it harder for states to further regulate the way they do business.
