Posted by SLN Staff on Feb 6th, 2015 | Comments Off on What to feed Your Cattle Herd During the Cold Winter?
Feeding your animals during the cold winter can be a challenging task. In winter, your animals may experience winter stress due to fluctuations in temperature and the extra energy required to move through snow. Your livestock must be kept dry and in good body condition during the winter to reduce stress. It is also important to provide additional food and supplements for them to help them cope...
Posted by SLN Staff on Nov 24th, 2014 | Comments Off on Reduce Winter Stress & Increase Farm Production
Winter has arrived early this year in the United States. Snow and frigid temperatures may cause animals to become stressed and also influence farm production. Cold weather may also give rise to health concerns for animals and so it may increase the risk of losses and healthcare costs for farmers. During the winter, you should take a few precautionary measures that we have already discussed in...