Livestock Blog

Imagine playing a strategic game with your cattle, aiming your “gun” loaded with little colored balls at each animal in your herd and watching the encapsulated liquid splatter harmlessly on their hides. You have to hit each one once, and...

Is it a fun game, a precision tool, or both? VetGun certainly has elements of both, but its function is to rid your cattle of horn flies in the fastest, simplest and most cost-effective way possible. Steve Schram, CEO of...

Bovi-Shield Gold® FP® 5 L5HB There are a variety of cattle diseases that can plague your herd, but remedies are readily available if you know what you're looking for. Vaccines such as Bovi-Shield Gold® FP® 5 L5 HB and CattleMaster®...

Bringing a newborn calf into the world is a delicate process that demands immediate attention and care. Farmers and ranchers, especially those involved in bottle-feeding calves, are well aware that the first few hours after birth are crucial for the...

Spring Calving Season: A Guide to Preparation and Care for a Successful Season As the winter frost begins to thaw and the days grow longer, farmers and ranchers eagerly anticipate the arrival of Spring calving season. This period is not...

Counting the Costs of Roughing Cows Through the Winter Winter poses unique challenges for livestock farmers, especially when it comes to managing the nutritional needs of cows in winter. One traditional approach is roughing cows through the winter, but as...

Thriving Amidst Challenges: Smart Cattle Management in Economic Downturns In times of economic uncertainty, the challenges facing cattle ranchers, livestock producers, and feedlot and seedstock managers can seem daunting. At Jeffers, we believe that with the right strategies, you can...

Understanding and Addressing Cow Abscesses: Causes, Prevention, & Treatment Cows, like all animals, can face various health challenges, and one common issue they may encounter is abscesses. These painful and often troublesome conditions can affect different parts of a cow's...

Cattle lice infestations can be a significant concern for farmers and ranchers, affecting the health and productivity of their herds. In this step-by-step guide, we'll explore how to treat lice on cattle effectively, answer common questions about the causes and...