The branding of livestock has long been used as a method for identifying ownership of animals kept in open-grazing environments. In many of the western US states, branding remains the primary method of determining livestock ownership. However, marking livestock is no longer limited to branding! Today there are modern branding techniques such as ear marking, […]
All farms need quality fencing, whether it’s for security purposes, to establish property boundaries, or to keep your livestock from straying away. However, choosing the ideal livestock fencing for your farm can be challenging due to the numerous options available. To ensure you get the right livestock fencing for your property, here are five questions […]
First Step to Raising Cattle, Lamb or Chicken is Growing Grass From small farms to larger farming and cattle operations, improving pastures has become the focus for many farmers Nationwide. Growing healthy lush pasture grass has become more important than ever before. Thus, small farm operations and homesteaders Nationwide have been leaning more towards permaculture […]
Animal disease traceability helps animal health officials know where diseased and at-risk animals are, where they’ve been, and when. This information is essential during a disease outbreak. The USDA is currently working to strengthen its traceability system to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry. To prepare for […]
Lightning is an unavoidable threat to livestock, farms, and ranches. Since most farm operations are located in areas where there are ample pasture land and plenty of open space, farm buildings and fences can often attract lightning during stormy weather. Since this electricity follows the path of least resistance from the sky to the ground, it is […]
Electric fencing is fine. It makes it possible to be more flexible and versatile with our management and I recommend it without reservation. As one of the ads by one of the companies that sell power fencing products states, it will maximize grazing and increase profits, and without question, that’s what all of us who use […]
Most of these tips apply to any kind of livestock that will be giving birth. So check it out! For some the calving season is almost upon us, while for others, the start of the calving season is still a few months away. The following are practices to consider in preparing for the upcoming calving season. […]
Most of these tips apply to any kind of livestock that will be giving birth. So check it out! via Prepping for Calving Season — On Pasture
Recent analysis of sales records from Superior Livestock Auction’s video sales shows that it pays to wean your calves to the tune of $20-40/head. Sep 12, 2018 Recent analysis of Superior Livestock Auction’s video data, as reported by the Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and Kansas State University researchers, has provided insight to the […]
