So, you’re wanting to choose the perfect bull for your replacement heifers. Choose wisely, friend. A great herd bull not only represents half the quality of your herd. He also represents half the problems you will face during calving season. Especially with heifers. As a review, a heifer is a female cow that has not …
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Dilemma: Leave the lambing ewe alone or interfere? “Leave the lambing ewe alone” seems like the more appropriate answer. But many producers choose to interfere with their lambing ewes. Lambing is the term used for a female sheep giving birth. A mother sheep is called a ewe (pronounced “you”). The baby sheep is a lamb. So, …
Barber pole is a silent serial killer that runs rampant in the spring and fall months. I give best treatment for barber pole worms in goats.
If you’ve had mediocre results with your garden crops, you may want to feed garden soil this year. Feed garden soil for even more amazing yielding veggies and crops. Soil is an amazing concept. Who knew so long ago that planting a simple seed into soil could grow food to feed a family. Did early …
Have you been wondering about a soil test for your garden, yard or field? Soil test to find out the health of your soil. You will be able to determine the nutrients your plants need to grow and produce for you. There are actually numerous reasons why you should complete a soil test. The main …
A simple pasture rental contract is an easy way to have everything in writing on both sides of the fence before you commit to renting someone’s land……..
When my goat herd was suffering from an abortion storm, I searched for a calming remedy. I found the answer not a moment too soon.
Beginning beekeeping can be stressful enough just learning all the ins and outs of keeping bees. You need this equipment list to get started.
If you raise livestock, how well do you know your veterinarian? A good veterinarian and producer relationship is extremely vital to any livestock operation. Disease outbreaks or other problems can occur at any time. No matter how careful the livestock operation manages day-to-day tasks. You never know what will happen in any given time. I …
I started raising hair sheep for many reasons. The biggest reason is easy care. Easy Care? Is that just a gimmick for better sales? A friend introduced easy care hair sheep to me. He was excited to tell me about them. I listened closely as he explained the concept of the easy care hair sheep. …