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As summer temperatures rise, it’s important to understand the impact of heat stress on your cattle — and what you can do to minimize it. We talked to Dr. Grant Dewell, a beef cattle veterinarian with over 30 years of … Read More
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Water is a precious resource that is essential for all living things. It is startling that only 2.5% of the Earth’s water is freshwater and of that percentage only 1.3% is from surface water sources like lakes and rivers. Groundwater … Read More
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“If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” – Mark Twain Insert the name of your location above and this simple quote rings true for most of us throughout the country. The barn … Read More
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Most horse farms practice continuous grazing, but more and more horse owners are discovering the benefits of rotational grazing. Even if you just have one acre, splitting your pasture into two grazing paddocks and rotating between them produces healthier and … Read More
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Have you heard the expression “chicken math”? In a nutshell, chicken math is the addition to your flock in quantities and breeds beyond what you initially planned. However, this phenomenon is not just contained to chickens; homesteaders are just as … Read More
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When it comes to tackling environmental issues in the cattle industry, Dave Petty of Iowa River Ranch near Eldora, Iowa, has always been one to grab the bull by the horns. Petty and his wife, Diane, are first-generation farmers who … Read More
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There’s a lot of chatter about beef cattle production and the environment especially with the current administration’s focus on climate change policies. Livestock producers can sense the target on their backs but industry groups and agribusinesses are banding together to … Read More
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Researchers and scientists at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute and the Department of Animal Science of the University of Nebraska, along with the Twente Water Centre of the University of Twente, Netherlands recently collaborated to produce a report … Read More
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Most of us are familiar with the “eating clean” nutritional trend that has influenced the proliferation of organic, whole foods, and healthy eating for both people and animals. This commitment to providing the best nutrition possible should start with the … Read More
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No hoof, no horse. This old saying reflects the importance of hoof health for your horse. While there are many factors that affect hoof health, there is one nutrient that has a major impact on not only your horse’s hooves … Read More
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