Recent Blog Posts

• Deworming your cattle

  May 1, 2012
  When your cattle herd has problems with tape worms, it can wreak havoc with their digestion systems. Knowing what to do about it can save you a lot of problems in the long haul.
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• Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures

  May 1, 2012
  Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health.
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• Creep Feeding 101

  April 5, 2012
  One practice that often seems to have two totally divided camps of supporters and detractors is creep feeding of beef calves. First let’s define what creep feeding is.
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• Riding into the Sunset: Ways to Keep Your Senior Horse Active

  April 1, 2012
  As your horse reaches his or her late teens, they may lose some of the sprightliness it showed in its earlier years. The key to keeping your senior horse active is just that: focus on keeping up with consistent exercise, though you may need to reduce the pace and challenge of daily workouts.
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• Keeping Your Horse’s Teeth Healthy

  March 1, 2012
  Just as human do, horses require periodic dental care. Generally speaking, cavities are less of an issue for a horse, provided the ingredients of the feed are not super saturated with molasses, unnatural flavorings and sweeteners.
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• Tips for Creating a Living Space for your Baby Chicks

  March 1, 2012
  Newly hatched chicks, ducklings, goslings and turkey poults require that their very basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and water be met in order to survive. Good care and management with a bit of TLC will go a long way in providing a healthy start for your young flock.
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• Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter

  February 1, 2012
  While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling. If you are feeling bouts of excess energy during these months, odds are, so are your pets!
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• Keeping Wild Birds Healthy

  February 1, 2012
  Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching birds eat and bathe in their backyards. Here are some important tips to help maintain healthy wild birds:• Keep feeders free from debris, droppings and old seed that has gotten wet and possibly moldy. Moldy seed can spread sickness and disease.
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• Controlling Horse Stall Odors

  January 1, 2012
  Controlling horse stall odors begins with the building of the stall itself, so take care to consider the materials you choose in stall flooring.
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• Four basic steps to milking a cow by hand

  January 1, 2012
  Milking a cow is considered a fairly simple task in the farming world but in actuality it requires many important and essential steps. Here are four steps to milking a cow by hand:Timing and routine is everythingCows are accustomed to routines and therefore you should get into one too.
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