All industries want to increase efficiency in their everyday practices through environmentally friendly, sustainable, and holistic means. Having various standards in place for livestock management is key to contributing to …
A pole barn can be just the right architectural touch to add to your property if you want some rural flair, but these structures do far more than add a …
Taking care of farm animals is already a difficult task, but in recent years the number of farm animals with internal hemorrhages has increased significantly. Detecting hemorrhages isn’t easy, but …
Needs of Pregnant Animals The needs of pregnant animals are different from male and non-pregnant animals. First and foremost, it’s highly necessary to keep records of your pregnant animals from …
Litter in animal production is a term for bedding material. It is also a term for used bedding material. Wood shavings are important in the deep-litter system of poultry production. …
Fumigation is a method of disinfection or destruction of harmful disease organisms in an environment by using fumigants. Fumigants are chemicals that are released into the atmosphere in the form …
Have you ever run into some problems with your animals and there was no expert to assist you? Have you ever tried your Vet Doctor’s phone number and all you …
Successful livestock farmers have some qualities in common, but some unsuccessful farmers don’t know some of these qualities. I was opportune to give a presentation to a particular group of …
Soldier ants (commonly called army ants) are little living organisms that could destroy your animals or raise great havoc. Thus, they must be considered a threat and dangerous pests whenever …
A livestock farmer is expected to establish the identity of an animal as soon as the animal is born or some days after birth. A lot of farmers have ignored …