11 Hot Tips to Keep Cattle Cool
Water, shade, and the right nutrition can help mitigate heat stress in cattle. The weather report says it’s going to be a scorcher, and sure enough – the temperatures start steadily climbing. Cattle start grouping in shady spots. A few...
Calf Development During Cow Gestation
Make the most of calf development during cow gestation. When you think of the first moments of a calf’s life, you might picture a newborn calf nursing its mother. You probably don’t think of that calf in utero. But a...
Cattle Water Intake
By Christina Hayes We focus on balancing cattle diets for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but we tend to overlook cattle water intake. Every physiological process involves water, and it’s a requirement for cattle performance. Here are some quick water...
Hot Weather Alert: Help Your Cattle Beat the Heat
By Kent Tjardes If you’re a kid at the swimming pool, the heat of summer can be delightful. But for cattle, the summer heat can be dangerous, even deadly. “Heat stress in cattle is not something to be taken lightly,”...
Quick Tips for Controlling Flies for Cattle
Now is the time to map out your fly control program and start controlling flies for cattle. Horn flies normally begin showing up in spring when average daily temperatures reach 65º F for a period of two weeks. They remain...
Cattle Mineral Quick Tips
Who needs some cattle mineral quick tips? These suggestions will aid in protecting your herd. If you’re using Wind and Rain Storm Fly Control Mineral, consistent intake is key. First, calculate the total consumption to know if cattle are eating...
2018-2019 Livestock Shows
2018-2019 Livestock Shows for the upcoming season are right around the corner! The calendar is set for the 2018-2019 Livestock Shows in Texas. Here are the dates and locations happening throughout Texas. Go to the links for each Stock Show...
Don’t set and forget self-fed supplements
Better management of self-fed supplements could improve consumption and optimize performance. Self-fed supplements are commonly used to deliver essential nutrients to cattle and to meet their nutritional requirements. However, use of a self-fed supplement does not translate to a...
Quick Considerations for Your Mineral Program
Quick and timely considerations for your mineral program. If using a mineral form of fly control, consistent intake is key. Consider using Wind and Rain Storm Fly Control Mineral with Altosid (IGR) in either granular or tub form. To...
Fly Control Program
Now is the time to map out your fly control program. Horn flies normally begin showing up in spring when average daily temperatures reach 65º F for a period of two weeks. They remain a nuisance until cool weather in...
