One of the things beef producers dread most about the coming warm weather is the advent of troublesome horn flies.
These insects are annoying, to be sure. But, they are more than just pests, they are really “obligate parasites,” […]
Having nutritional supplements always available for your cattle to utilize during critical times, can pay dividends.
Not meeting nutritional requirements of heifers and cows during the last third of pregnancy and the first 60 days of lactation, for example, […]
When you first notice the bright-colored yellow and black bird in your yard, all you can do is admire it. However, when you learn that the bird is an Evening Grosbeak, you’ll know that a simple tube […]
This winters season has been quite a knockout! From torrential down pours in the west to snow and ice in the east – everyone has been up against some fierce competition dodging the elements. So, how are our feathered friends doing?
Tim Kiladze of […]
As the weather grows warmer and the days grow longer, some familiar faces will begin appearing in your yard. Migrating birds such as hummingbirds, sparrows, swallows, martins and larks will be returning soon, and it’s time to prepare your garden and yard for […]
Fall migration is a great time for birders. We tend to see more birds mainly because birds born in spring and summer are now heading south with all the other birds. Migration is also a time for us bird watchers to notice varieties […]
Birds have behaviors just as we do, but if you’ve ever observed them “behaving” you know that some of their actions are just baffling!
Have you ever witnessed a bird “bathing” in dust? Believe it or not, birds will often […]
Now is the time to make plans for getting the most from your hay as fall winds down and winter approaches. These tips can help: 1. Inventory the quantity of your hay on hand. 2. Work with your nutrition consultant to determine the quality of the hay you have. 3. Forage analysis can be useful. Testing hays for [...]
Body condition scores (BCS) are an excellent means of monitoring the effectiveness of your beef-cow-nutrition program. Here are 10 management tips to help ensure your cows are at a target BCS of 6.0 by calving: • Late summer-Evaluate your cows while still on grass. If they score thin to borderline moderate during this time and forage [...]
PURINA’S IM TECHNOLOGY DELIVERS PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE It’s a well-researched fact that a stable digestive system in cattle results in increased forage utilization, digestive function, and overall health and performance (see “Basic Cattle Nutrition”). Hand feeding range supplements such as range cubes, commodities, or grain mixes, may be causing instability in your animals’ digestive system. When cattle consume all their [...]