Tag: livestock
Testing quality of forage
Having your forages analyzed is the only way to determine if hay will meet an animal's nutrient requirements during the winter.
Stark Co. 4-H’ers make the most out of the fair
At the 2019 Stark County Fair, 4-Hers and their families worked hard in the barns and the show rings.
Water quality problems that affect livestock production
Learn what the most common water quality problems affecting livestock production are and how they could affect your herd.
2019 Lake County Fair sale totals $173,500
The Lake County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $173,500. There were 241 lots sold in total. Find the details here.
Marshall County Fair sale totals $236,142.30
The Marshall County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $236,142.30. Find the details here.
Can veggies stand in for poor hay this year?
Learn how to meet the nutritional needs of ruminants, lacking in this year's hay crop, by planting some veggies to graze this fall.
What are your bedding options?
Find out what you can do when unbaled wheat straw is going for $100/ton.
Horse owners should plan hay purchases now
Weather in the Midwest is forcing livestock producers to buy hay earlier. As a result, horse owners may not have an easy time finding it later this year.
An invisible fence for cattle?
Controlling where the cattle roam may get a lot easier. Researchers with Ohio State University CFAES will test a virtual fence for livestock this summer.
Heat stress costs you money
The hustle and bustle of summer has arrived. It is time to watch for heat stress in your cows and yourself.
