Tag: livestock
Beating the heat: Livestock and pets need special attention during hot...
With high temperatures expected to continue into August, it’s a good idea for producers and pet owners alike to review their cooling systems, and be sure their animals stay healthy during this prolonged period of heat.
3 livestock protection animals for your farm
Dogs, donkeys and llamas make good livestock guardians. Read training and care tips, plus benefits, for these three livestock protection animals.
Plants of concern for livestock this summer
As summer progresses, the preferred forages for grazing dry up and become less available and animals are forced to consume plants they might otherwise not eat. These are some plants of concern for grazing livestock during these dry conditions in Ohio.
Create a livestock exclusion program for your stream
Livestock access to streams can cause severe erosion and harm to the ecosystems within our streams.
6 tips for livestock safety
Animals can be unpredictable. No matter how well you think you know your livestock, something could spook them, causing the animal to react quickly and violently.
Manure expo coming to Ohio in August
The North American Manure Expo is coming to Ohio, and will share the latest science on nutrient management.
Take a second look at your hay habit
There are many factors that go into your decision to cut hay. The main question that you have to ask yourself is if cutting hay is the best management decision for your farm or are you doing it out of habit.
US livestock and climate change: Searching for truth
Editor Susan Crowell takes a look at climate change and livestock emissions: fact and fiction. There are best practices from the US that would help other nations become more sustainable.
Will your frost seeding improve your pastures this year?
Good legume establishment from frost seeding is not as easy as it may sound. It takes more than just broadcasting seed at the beginning of the growing season.
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board reviews rules
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board held a rule review meeting March 23.
