Now that tick season’s in full swing in most parts of the country, it’s time to talk about a tick-borne disease you’re probably not yet familiar with, and it’s not Lyme disease. Anaplasmosis (Anaplasma marginale) is a tick-borne disease that manifests within six to 70 days of the infected bite (an average of 28 days… Read More
We have all heard it said that cleanliness is next to godliness. As it turns out, cleanliness may also be an indirect, but important, part of achieving good cattle weight gain. Manure and flies are two things that seem to just go with the territory when there are large animals on the property. There are… Read More
What do you need to add up all the milk in the grocery store? A “cowculator.” While that may evoke a smile, the Cowculator is a serious tool that breeders can use to determine the cost/benefit ratio of breeding cows naturally or through artificial insemination. For years, using breeding bulls was seen as the least… Read More
If you are in the cattle business, you undoubtedly know the costs involved with keeping your animals healthy and well fed. Of course, the biggest investment comes from the most basic need – feed. This obvious necessity for your cattle can become expensive, but there are ways to help reduce your feed costs while maintaining… Read More