Pay close attention to winter nutrition for your cattle
Taking shortcuts on your cattle nutrition during the winter months could be risk next year’s calf crop, this year’s weaning weights and the long-term viability...
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Holiday Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats
We look forward to the deliciousness of the holiday season for many reasons – special meals and drinks, seasonal treats, feasts with friends and family, and...
Using Tank De-Icers During Cold Weather
The lower temperatures drop, the more livestock needs liquid water to stave off sudden chills and resist the cold. While cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and...
Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween
Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year. With all of the...
Autumn Cow Calf Management Tips
Here are some general cow-calf management reminders for the fall season. This information has been adapted from the “Beef Cow Herd Calendar”1 developed by the...
Fall is Prime Time to Begin a Supplemental Feeding Program for Deer
A buck can have the best genetics in the world, but without the proper nutrition, he’ll never achieve his potential. One way to stack the deck in his favor is...
Tips to Make Autumn a Happy and Healthy Time for You and Your Pet
Realize that the nights are getting colder and make sure your outdoor pet has a warm, dry shelter that is elevated off the ground, insulated for warmth, and...
Tips for Cooling off your Pets
A small wading pool can be a great place for a dog to cool off. Keep it in the shade (hot water won’t help) and change the water frequently to discourage...
Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures
Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health. Here are some quick tips to...
Cool Pet Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Just like their human companions, dogs and cats enjoy the carefree and playful summer months. During the days when the temperature and humidity soar, you need...
How to Adjust Horses to the Changing Seasons
Changing seasons can bring about potential problems for horses and their owners. Pasture quality changes with every season, but the changes from summer to fall...
Spring Bird Feeding Tips
Spring is an amazing birding season and great for feeding birds. In spring, not only are year-round resident birds eager to visit feeders as winter food...
Spring on the Farm
Spring is the busiest season of all on the farm, and understanding spring farm tasks is the first step in being ready to tackle each one for a productive and...
How to Prevent and Minimize Problems When Introducing Horses to Spring Pastures
For some horses, the advent of spring means that the source of forage changes from hay to fresh grass. If this is the case, the horse owner should take care to...
Fun, Cognitive Training Games for Dogs
Dogs need mental stimulation just as much as they need physical exercise, and cognitive training games can be a fun way to sharpen your dog’s intelligence....
Learning About Different Bird Seeds
There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can...
January Garden Ideas
The start of a new year is a great time to start new gardening tasks, and savvy gardeners know there is plenty to keep busy with in January, even if the garden...
Holiday Plants – The Gifts That Keep On Giving
Plants are popular holiday gifts that recipients can enjoy long after festive feasts are eaten, glittery decorations are packed away and joyous carols are...
Signs to Never Ignore in Pets
Every pet owner tries to give their pet the best possible life by providing nutritious food, a safe environment, and proper veterinary care. Pets can’t tell us...
Why Nutrition Is Important for Healthy Skin and Coat
Every pet owner understands the importance of a proper diet to provide their pet the best nutrition for strong bones and muscles, healthy joints, abundant...
How to Safely Treat a Pet With Mange
Discovering your pet has mange can be frightening, but this skin disease is very treatable and there are simple steps you can take to safely treat a pet with...
When Should I Have My Horse’s Teeth Floated?
Dental care may not be the first thing on your mind when you are planning veterinary checkups for your horse, but a healthy mouth is essential for the animal’s...
Heartworm Prevention in Pets
Heartworm is a very serious and potentially deadly disease that can affect all breeds of dogs at any age. This parasite has also been reported more rarely in...
How Often Should I Deworm My Horses?
Internal parasites are a natural part of horses’ digestive tracts. While different parasites can be beneficial to keep the gut healthy, an overload of worms...
Keeping Your Pets Cool in Hot Weather
Summer weather is one of the best times to get outside and be active with your furry friend. However, you should keep in mind that your pet reacts differently...