“Is it too hot to work calves?” “Is the temperature and humidity going to kill these cattle this afternoon if we work them?” Those in the cattle business know those […]
“Is it too hot to work calves?”
Archive | Herd Health
I’m putting out High-Mag mineral, but cows are still going down?
What is grass tetany and why is magnesium important? Grass tetany, also known as grass staggers, magnesium (Mg) tetany, hypomagnesemia, and wheat pasture poisoning, is a nutritional disorder caused […]
The “Bud Box” and Double Alley Design for Cattle Pens
This past month as a part of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Conference in South Dakota, I was given the opportunity, along with many other agents from across […]
Free BQA Certification Training through October 31
Cattle ranchers have a great training opportunity for both themselves, and their employees. For a limited time, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc (BIVI) is covering the cost of up to $50 […]
Controlling Algae in Livestock Water Tanks
During the hot summer month algae can become a problem in livestock water tanks. Some species of algae can be toxic to livestock. Most are just an unsightly nuisance. There […]