Livestock Blog

The 4th Quarter of cattle management is upon you. Fall working is one of the cattle producer's best opportunities to make decisions that affect herd health and profit or loss. This is a good chance to go "hands-on" with every...

Like many other species of animals, birds can get external parasites. If you discover that your bird has mites, it needs to be treated quickly. Not only can it make your bird sick, but many mites can spread to humans....

This blog post on fly control strategies was supplied by W.F. Young Corp. (Absorbine) for Jeffers Fly Week and written by Amy Cairy, Absorbine Marketing Manager - Equine Division. From horse flies, stables flies, mosquitoes, and more, flying insects have...

With so many vaccine choices out there, how is one to know what is needed, especially during the busy calving season? This question was put to our resident cowboy and livestock specialist, JR, and we decided to come up with...

Article by Suzanne W. Gasparotto, founder of Onion Creek Ranch www.tennesseemeatgoats.com. Suzanne is also the author of Meat Goat Mania, a great source for web articles to keep you up to date with all of the latest information on Meat...

Article by Suzanne W. Gasparotto, founder of Onion Creek Ranch www.tennesseemeatgoats.com. Suzanne is also the owner and author of Meat Goat Mania, a great source for web articles to keep you up to date with all of the latest information...

There are over 120 thousand different species of flies known to man. Luckily for you, only a few of these species are troublesome for your animals. WOAHH!!.. Don't go grabbin' that fly swatter just yet, there are still a couple...

Let us help you sort out the many different size needles and injection methods with Jeffers simple guideline chart. You’ll find helpful tips, whether you’re a first-time pet owner or a seasoned cattle rancher, on how-to’s and do’s and don’ts...

By Living the Country Life Magazine Make sure your calves are on the path to success this calving season by providing them with immediate immune protection. Immediate Immunity Management of a calf at birth greatly affects lifetime performance. In addition...