Preparing Your Livestock for Spring and Summer Heat

As days in May are warming up, we are reminded of the hot days of June, July, and August when we will be facing challenges with our livestock, especially dairy cows. Your cows need a slight change in their diet during the summer to cope with the stresses of heat and humidity. It is also important that you plant plenty of bushes and trees in your pasture which would provide both variety in their...

Protecting Livestock Against Carnivorous Predators

Wild carnivorous predators do tend to cause serious damage to the livestock farms and can only be kept away by the use of assembled AR-10 rifles. According to an estimate by USDA, predators cost farmers close to $100 million annually in the United States, in livestock losses. Therefore, you should take measures to protect your livestock from becoming prey to the wild predators. The wildlife...

The Importance of Shade for Your Animals During Spring and Summer

Last summer was a scorcher. We experienced periods of dry weather and a long hot summer. Again this year we could have a hot and dry summer. As the temperature starts to rise, animals will need more water and shelter to rest during the hot hours of the day. Your cattle in the pasture also need to be kept safe form the extreme heat as summer approaches. Depending on your location, summer can be...

Tips On Animal Management & Care for Spring

Spring always brings joy to farmers and environmentalists. After a long winter, people enjoy the great outdoors while the flowers bloom and nature begins to unfold. Leaves and flowers bud into a lush green and grass starts to grow again as temperature starts to rise to a pleasant degree. Altogether, spring can be a wonderful time! With rising temperatures and freshly growing pastures, there are...

Livestock Handling Tips – Understanding Livestock Behavior

If you own a farm and need to manage and lead your herd, you must understand animal behavior. Understanding animal behavior can minimize animals’ stress related behaviors that may cause damage and become difficult for animal handlers. All animals are different but we could try understanding each species of animal and try to maximize their specific behavior. Study of animal ethnology Farming and...