Hay Feeding
Feeding hay is a common practice during the winter. Regardless of what methods are used to feed hay, it is important to remove the plastic twine or net wrap off …
Winter Feeding Tips
There are several methods often used to feed hay during the winter. These include unrolling the hay, feeding it in some type of hay ring, or feeding it in a …
Vaccine Labels
To get the best response out of the vaccines used in your operation it is important to always read and follow the label directions. Don’t take for granted that you …
Stockpiled Forage
The use of stockpiled forage can be a good method to reduce feed costs, reduce erosion, and increase future forage production. Stockpiled forage is forage that has been saved in …
Branding
Branding of livestock is often done to help prevent cattle theft and as a form of individual identification. The size and placement of brands should be considered before branding cattle. …
Fly Control
As part of a horn fly control program many producers feed a loose mineral or some other type of supplement with an insect growth regulator (IGR) such as methoprene or …
Deworming
Deworming is important to maintaining cattle health and performance. The timing and frequency of treatment will vary depending on geographic location, rainfall, stocking rate, age of the animal, and persistent …