Tag: livestock
11 safety tips for handling backyard chickens
Safe handling practices with backyard chickens are the key to avoiding Salmonella infection, which may cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.
Auction barns adapt to changing markets
The way that cattle and livestock are sold continues to change, but weekly auctions still play an important role.
Goats don’t make good gardeners
Plagued by her two ornery goats, Kymberly Foster Seabolt's garden is struggling to survive.
How much protein do cows need?
Researchers are working to predict milk protein yield and calculate the MP requirement while accounting for a variable efficiency of MP utilization.
Select Sires to acquire Accelerated Genetics
Two of the nation's largest genetic companies announce plans to join entities.
How to identify common breeds of beef cattle
Over 70 breeds of cattle can be found in the United States today. However, only about 12 to 15 breeds have a major influence on the cattle industry.
Ohio family recognized for historic Angus herd
Ohio Angus breeder James Rentz, of Coldwater, has received the Historic Angus Herd award from the American Angus Association.
Heifer replacement webinar set for June 23
Making decisions about replacement heifers will be the subject of the next Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council webinar June 23, at 1 p.m. CST.
How efficiently do dairy cows make use of dietary protein?
Feeding enough protein to meet lactation requirements means knowing target protein yield and determining the availability of protein in feeds.
How to identify common breeds of dairy cattle
Over 250 breeds of cattle are recognized throughout the world. Learn to identify the most common dairy breeds in the United States.
