Livestock Blog

What are cattle breeding supplies? Cattle breeding supplies refer to the equipment, instruments, and materials used in managing reproduction in both male and female cattle. These tools are essential in natural breeding, artificial insemination (AI), estrus detection, pregnancy diagnosis, and...

What are livestock dewormers? Livestock dewormers or wormers, also called anthelmintics, are medications used to treat and control internal parasites (worms) in animals like cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses. These parasites include roundworms, tapeworms, flukes, and lungworms, which can...

Mastitis in cattle is a common but serious condition that affects dairy farms worldwide. Early detection and proper cow mastitis treatment are crucial to minimize milk loss, prevent long-term udder damage, and maintain herd health. In this post, we’ll explore...

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...