Heather Smith Thomas

For livestock animals and their keepers, summer is a time for fighting biting flies, so here are some more tips for keeping bugs off your herd.

Pinkeye, caused by bacteria transferred via certain conditions, can be catastrophic to a herd of cattle, so treatment and prevention are critical.

Livestock guardian animals live with and protect animals from common predators. Here’s how to choose the right animal for your needs.

Dowsing is a centuries-old practice of finding water that—even without the support of much scientific evidence—flourishes even today.

The warm, summer weather months are fast approaching. Plan ahead now for ways to offer your herd help with beating the heat and humidity.

Want good, healthy soil for years to come? Use regenerative agriculture methods to let your livestock help improve your cropland and pastures.

During winter feeding, cattle, sheep and other animals require increased nutrients. Here’s how to get them the food and water they need.

Cattle can indeed get sunburn, and some forms of it signal a more serious problem. In this Q-and-A, we learn what to look for and how to respond.

Overgrazing can be a concern, especially for small farms with limited grazing areas. Here’s what you need to promote regrowth through rotation.

Hay is the mainstay diet for our livestock. Learn the intricacies of hay types, nutritional content and quality before purchasing your next load.