Nutrition and Milk Production
Homegrown forages and constant monitoring are keys to success
Nutrition plays a major role in milk production. Consulting with a nutritionist or extension expert can...
Managing Dairy Steers
Strategies for success in the steer market
For some dairy farmers, raising dairy steers may feel like operating a completely different enterprise. In order to...
Breeding Dairy Heifers
Optimal timing and management for dairy heifers
There are a number of financial benefits to breeding dairy heifers at the optimal time. Determining when to...
Selecting Traits for Production
Sire traits are important to today’s dairy industry
First things first, producers should assess their operation and decide if they want to utilize a bull...
Estimated Breeding Values
Shepherds are utalizing EBVs to improve their flocks
When shepherds evaluate an animal for its potential to be added to their flock, typically the first...
Starting in Small Ruminant Production
What producers need to know before buying sheep or goats
Before diving deep into the small ruminant business, consider some of the following tips from...
Herd and Flock Health
Prevention and protocals for healthy animals
In small ruminants, health problems can spiral from bad to worse in the blink of an eye.
Frequently, by the...
Billy and Ram Management
Making a game plan for the off-season
When a billy or a ram is hard at work during the breeding season, his body condition and...
Slowing Parasite Resistance
Livestock owners should develop a plan to treat animals to reduce parasites
As livestock take to spring pastures to graze on bountiful green grass, deadly...
Feed-Through Fly Control
Pros and cons of feeding an insect growth regulator
Horn flies create a pesky and expensive problem for producers. Some estimates indicate losses due to...
