Benchmarking Reproductive Performance of Cattle
With spring-calving […]
P. Allen Smith in the Kitchen with Purina® Layena® Plus Omega-3 Eggs
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Bird Man Mel – Attracting Hummingbirds
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Cool Pet Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Great article from Purina Better Animals.
Just like their human companions, dogs and cats enjoy the carefree and playful summer months.
During the days when the temperature and humidity soars, you need to take special care to keep your pets safe and comfortable. Due to their limited ability to keep cool, pets […]
Keeping Your Horse Cool In the Summer
Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse! Summer heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination for active horses.
“Heat and humidity affect the horse, and with intense exercising, the excess heat has difficulty dissipating,” notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M […]
Quick Tips to Help Improve Water Management
A shortage of drinking water for your cattle can happen quickly during hot, dry summer months. Assuring good quality water for your animals also can be a challenge in warm weather.
Good quality water is one of the most important nutrients required by cattle and must be provided on a daily […]
Supplying Extra Nutrients for Your Cattle
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Keep the Butterflies’ Buffet Stocked
Be a gracious host by planting these spring annuals now
This time of year is frustrating for the gardener who wants to provide nectar for the season’s first butterflies. Many late spring and summer perennials are not blooming yet. While the garden […]
Replacing Fence Pickets
Don’t stand by and watch your privacy crumble with your fence. Take up your tools and arm yourself with knowledge—in the form of these step-by-step instructions.
Materials and Tools:
circular saw
clamping pliers
drill
nails
hammer
string
chalk line
safety glasses
cedar privacy-fence pickets
galvanized screws
Steps:
1. Tack two nails into […]
Snake Bite Cautions for Horse Owners
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 […]