How Temple Grandin’s autism gave her a ‘cow’s-eye view’ of the world By Anna Kelsey-Sugg and Bec Zajac for Life Matters Updated 2 Aug 2019, 12:21am Photo: Temple Grandin has been described as one of the most influential people in the world. (Supplied: Rosalie Winard) Related Story: Is ‘humane’ food the next big consumer trend?Related…
DetailsAnna Hood, DVM Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services There are currently several outbreaks of Equine Influenza, a virus that causes respira-tory disease in horses. The clinical signs include coughing, lethargy, nasal discharge, loss of appetite and a high temperature (over 101.5°F). It is highly contagious and can be spread by direct contact between horses, through air-borne…
Details10 reasons to use self-fed protein supplements this fall By Mark Robbins, MS | September 04, 2018 I can’t believe it’s September already — where did the summer go? The mornings are noticeably cooler and the days are getting shorter. Thoughts of weaning spring-calving herds are likely present, and those of you with row-crops…
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Managing free-choice mineral intake Click here to download PDF By Dr. Clifton L. Willms, Hubbard Feeds Beef Nutritionist The “corner post” of any cow nutrition program should be a year-round mineral program. Every rancher knows that to build a good fence, you must have a good corner post. In the same way, building a sound…
DetailsInspired by Lodestar Guidance, powered by Weaver Leather Livestock What is Motivation? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY5bOKnB1o0&utm_source=weaver_leather_livestock&utm_campaign=4bfcd24e61-AUTOMATION_1-Motivation_Tip1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5aaa543876-4bfcd24e61-23467331&mc_cid=4bfcd24e61&mc_eid=c0aa723f65 Motivation is an inner power that pushes you toward taking action. It is driven by desire, passion and ambition. Who are some of your role models in life and in the show ring? It’s likely that if your…
DetailsMineral nutrition in early pregnancy counts more than you think By Jackie Nix, MS, Nutritionist | November 14, 2017 It is easy to discount cow nutrition during early pregnancy since 75 percent of fetal growth occurs during the last two months of gestation. Often producers supplement heavily in preparation for breeding, but then they slack…
DetailsBoarding/Training Facility: Managing Nutrition ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!!! Every horse is different. Its nutritional requirements are affected by its age, breed, discipline (pleasure, racing, jumping, dressage etc.) and individual characteristics (“hard” or “easy” keepers). In today’s large boarding and/or training operations, the individual horse’s needs are often sacrificed in the name of convenience…
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