Multiple-species grazing has been proven over the years to increase carrying capacity and benefit the range environment, if done correctly. Each type of ruminant we manage, cattle, sheep, goats, and deer all use a unique combination of the different forages in their diet. To get the best use of your pastures, you really need a […]
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Summer is almost here. I know it seems strange to talk about supplementation during the summer, but really, summer forage conditions can be used to clarify supplementing livestock better than winter. I mean, you expect to have to supplement animals on pasture in the winter, don’t you? There are times when supplementing in the summer
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For those of you that graze improved pastures, or have reseeded native pastures to grasses that are supposed to improve growth, are you getting the production you think you should? Maybe your soils are not up to producing the quantity and quality of forages you need for your production goals. For cultivated or non-native grass
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We are always happy to answer customer questions at any time. This week, one of our clients asked: “My veterinarian said my sheep have coccidiosis. What is that and what do I do about it?” Coccidiosis is a condition caused by organisms of the Eimeria species of microorganisms. Coccidiosis can be a costly problem in
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The first in an ongoing series we’re offering on important minerals for your livestock. This time, Calcium! Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the feeds that livestock normally consume. Because of this, it is one of the hardest minerals to try to get ranchers interested in. Ruminant livestock seldom are deficient in
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Disease can be caused by living organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites), nutritional deficiencies, toxic substances, or harsh environmental conditions. By recognizing the early warning signs of a disease, you can prevent significant mortality losses. This information is also included in our Backyard Poultry Guide. Disease Symptoms Birds Affected What do I do? Ascites (water belly) Affected birds
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Multiple-species grazing has been proven over the years to increase carrying capacity and benefit the range environment, if done correctly. Each type of ruminant we manage, cattle, sheep, goats, and deer all use a unique combination of the different forages in their diet. To get the best use of your pastures, you really need a
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Probably the most overlooked, but most frequently used mineral for our livestock is salt, chemically known as sodium chloride. Everyone knows that livestock need it, but how much do they need, and how do you use this requirement to your advantage? According to the National Research Council, the requirement for salt is 0.6 to 0.8%
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In this article, we go over the steps required for raising backyard chickens. To download our full Backyard Poultry Guide, click here. Buying Chickens The number of birds you raise will depend primarily on the amount of space that you have available. Bird Types You can choose between non-selected or traditional breeds, and selected or
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Earlier this month, Hi-Pro employees attended the 2018 Cattle Industry Convention where they networked with industry colleagues, and attended learning sessions at the Cattlemen’s College. The Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show has been a tradition for 121 years, and features over 400 exhibits ranging from the latest RFID ear tag technology, to the newest
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