Our guide for beginners will show you how to raise backyard chickens in no time with a few expert tips from our Dothan store manager, Michael Ward. Michael has been raising chickens most of his life and has some suggestions...
Farm Animal Care Is Key To A Happy Herd Owning a farm, or just farm animals is one of the simple pleasures in many people's lives. The slow, hard work of keeping up after large and beautiful creatures is an...
Did you know that, just like humans, goats need vitamins to help maintain a healthy diet? Not only do these essential nutrients help to aid in the overall growth and development of goats, but they can also help to prevent...
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...
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