AI Brings Benefits to Livestock Production
The use of AI and ET allows producers access to a vast network of genetics Artificial insemination (AI) in livestock provides many benefits to producers...
Are You Ready for Joint Replacement?
Talking with an orthopedic surgeon will help patients decide when the time is right Farmers value independence. It’s one of the benefits of the job....
Tick-Borne Illnesses on the Rise
Tick bites can cause a life-threatening food allergy Imagine grilling steaks for dinner and suffering from hives by bedtime. Ticks are already thick this year, and...
An Easy Trip to the Doctor
Producers can visit their health-care provider and never get off the tractor Many of today’s farmers rely on technology. GPS applications are helping them get...
Beefing Up Rate of Gain
Increasing pounds on calves Improving the rate of gain in calves requires a balanced approach. Before taking any action, first look to determine if the...
Testing Proven Bulls
Strategies to ensure breeding soundness in older bulls Many producers managing cow/calf operations rely on herd sires to do their part to keep the operation...
Producer Health
Preventing livestock-to- human disease transmission Working with livestock can be rewarding, exhausting, frustrating and exciting all at the same time. Life as a farmer comes...
On-The-Farm Safety Concerns
Hazards producers may overlook Life on the farm poises hazardous situations daily. Fortunately, producers typically go through the day with no issues. However, there are...
A New Spin on Going Green
Program gives producers a way to set their pre-conditioned calves apart from others The Arkansas Natural State Preconditioned Calf Program, or the NSPCP, has created...
Mortality Management
Composting animal mortalities Livestock mortalities are an inevitable aspect of any operation. To make matters even more difficult, the number of options available for carcass...
