Livestock Blog

Did you know cattle are at increased risk of heat stress in warm weather? When temperatures hit 80°F or higher, it is important to watch for signs of heat stress in cattle and take immediate action if they show symptoms....

Farmers, ranchers, and producers have a variety of products to choose from when it comes to cattle identification. Electric ID tags, RFID tags, and plastic or vinyl ear tags are all used to identify cattle in a herd. The type...

There is a lot that goes into breeding livestock. From planning the right time to start and administering pre-breeding vaccinations, to getting all of the right supplies. Jeffers has you covered with all of the pre-breeding and livestock breeding supplies...

I have received several calls lately from cattle producers who have cattle wart problems this year. Producers who claim they have never had wart problems before. Perhaps it is just the year for cattle warts: the stars have aligned, the...

As summer approaches and the temperature rises, it’s time to start protecting your cattle from flies and disease. Pinkeye in cattle is a highly contagious disease which can affect your herd and bottom line if left untreated. What Causes Pinkeye...

Last year, I had the pleasure of working with one of our fellow Alabamians, Jena of La-Z-Hooves Farm. Raising dairy goats wasn't always in Jena's future, but all that changed in 2010. Her husband began suffering from stomach aches associated...

Over the past two decades, backyard chickens have become an increasingly common occurrence across America. Before purchasing chickens, here are five things to be well-prepared. Is Owning Chickens Legal in My Area? Before considering other costs and fees associated with...

My recent move to Southern Alabama resulted in more warm weather clothes in my closet, more use of "Y'all" in my vocabulary, and more cowboy/cowgirl friends in my life. As the holiday season approaches, I reached out to my coworkers...

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to interview Suzanne Gasparotto, owner of Onion Creek Ranch in Texas and developer of Tennessee Meat Goats and TexMasters™. While researching for this blog, I went through Suzanne's articles on MeatGoatMania. Trying to...