Get rid of Cattle Flies Once and For All

For many cattle farmers in the United State, face and horn flies are a constant irritation. Here’s a list of methods and tools to get rid of flies once and for all. Spring and summer grazing is upon us, and it means taking care of livestock health. Rain has blessed many pastures in the States, which also means an increase in flies. Several types of grazing and barn flies could be not only...

Grazing Techniques that Reduce Feeding Costs

Utilizing your forage resources and making the best use of your pasture will reduce your feeding cost. For livestock farmers, managing pastures and grazing efficiently is critical for cutting costs.    Forages supply over 80% of the annual feed requirement of any livestock farm. Profit from a livestock farm or cow-calf operation often depends on how efficiently animals are grazed and how well...

Tips for Dry-Lot Feeding Beef Cattle

If you are a cattle farmer, you may already know that maintaining your cattle herd during the dry seasons can be a challenging task. We will discuss a drought management strategy called dry-lot feeding in this article. Drought and high temperatures can literally bake your pasture grasses. So if you live in an area where you might have periods of dry weather, you may need to implement some of...

5 Ways to Cut your Cattle Feed Cost

It’s important for a beef or dairy cattle rancher or farmer to keep feeding costs low. It could play a vital role in increasing profits. Here are 5 ways to cut your cattle feeding costs. One of the most important aspects of livestock or cattle business is keeping the costs low. When you are trying to make a profit from your business, it’s important to find balance between cost and quality for...

Get your Pastures Ready for Spring Grazing

Are your pastures ready for spring grazing? Spring is here and it’s the best time for you to prepare and plan pastures for the seasons grazing. It’s important that you plan ahead to get a good start this spring.  Here are some tips for spring pasture grazing. We’ve been having some great spring weather here for the last few days and so I thought I would talk about spring pasture in this blog....