Farming Like a President
February 19, 2013America’s founding fathers provide an example of how to raise livestock as part of a sustainable farming operation.
Protect Your Livestock from Ticks
July 16, 2012Mom took me and Uzzi for a walk the day before yesterday, and we all got ticks. Now Uzzi and I have itchy spots where Mom took them off. Ow!
Land-strapped Farmers Turn to Mob Grazing
July 13, 2012Mob grazing cattle makes for more efficient forage usage and promotes plant diversity, researchers at Iowa State University find.
Ask Martok: Rabies in Livestock
April 6, 2012Martok the goat explains how rabies can affect your livestock and what you can do to protect them.
2011 Livestock Population Trends
November 22, 2011The global human population reached 7 billion this month, but world food organizations wonder if livestock production can keep up.
Genetic Trait Linked to Cattle Diseases
October 21, 2011Researchers find a genetic marker on cattle’s chromosome 20 to link pinkeye, foot rot and bovine respiratory disease.
Brucellosis in Cattle
August 13, 2011Although now a controlled livestock disease, Brucellosis can cause problems for hobby-farm herds if carried by wildlife.
Holy Cow!
May 16, 2011A few weeks ago, Mom let me blog about sheep trivia from the book she’s writing. People liked it, so here’s some fun facts about cows.
Video Demos Cattle Pain Control
February 25, 2011Farmers can help reduce cattle pain during dehorning with a procedure offered by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Catnip Proven to Repel Flies
February 1, 2011Entomologists use catnip oil in pellets to help control stable flies in cattle feedlots.
