Articles on Home Maintenance, Farm and Ranch, and Animal Care.
Spring and summer months bring an increase in horse activities and the end of hibernation for rattlesnakes. As they begin to emerge and leave their dens, until their return during cooler fall weather, this movement and activity increases the incidence of […]
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There are some nutritional concerns, however, during this season, and some management issues we should address to ensure the health and […]
The major nutritional requirements are: water, energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins. In many cases, beef producers do a good job of providing adequate water, energy, and protein. However, many beef producers buy ‘cheap’ minerals, ignoring the fact that the availability […]
January Home Improvement Tips
It’s the start of a New Year and time to get your house in shape for the coming year. A few quick weekend jobs will get you started.
Have creaks and squeaks? Oil the hinges on doors, […]
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 feeder with Black-oil Sunflower […]
JUNE
As the New Year approaches, so does time for celebrations and fireworks. Fireworks are a celebratory gesture, but many people don’t realize the implications they may have on animals.
According to Dr. Audrey Cook, clinical associate professor at the Texas […]
Heading south, anyone? Fall marks the beginning of migration season for most birds and its time for us to start thinking about how we can prepare our backyards to welcome those on their southbound journey. Also, how can we make […]
Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter approaches it is a good idea to evaluate horses, housing and feeding programs to insure that horses get through the cold weather in good shape.
All warm-blooded animals have a critical temperature. This is the temperature below which […]
In cattle production, profit depends on achieving a marketable calf per cow bred as well as increasing production efficiency on existing forage sources. Not all land set aside for cattle ranching contains optimal forage sources. Most cattle operations exist on land that cannot sustain […]