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The triple digit, record breaking heat is not only dangerous for humans, but it can be extremely dangerous for livestock as well. Washington State University Livestock Extension Specialist, Don Llewellyn, said livestock owners need to alter their management and practices to reduce the likelihood of heat stress. ...

When it comes to maintaining profitability on a dairy operation, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. One way farmers can stay ahead is by focusing on what they can control; and that includes managing heifer inventories. Miles Ramsay takes a look how genomic technology improves decision making for the herd’s replacement females. If yo... Read More ...

Hemp could become another feed alternative for cattle in the near future. A pair of studies at Kansas State University is bringing new insight to farmers and producers seeking to incorporate industrial hemp in cattle feed. Hans Coetzee, K-State professor and head of the anatomy and physiology department in the College of Veterinary Medicine, said hemp is currently grown for the value added produ

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is warning livestock owners to keep an eye on their water tanks.  The UCSO put out the urgent warning earlier this week, after ranchers along Highway 204 in the Weston area reported float being taken off water tanks, as well as valves being shut off.  Deputies...

It was ten years ago that California passed cage-free laws for chickens, thanks to a campaign from the Humane Society of the U.S.  Another HSUS-backed ballot initiative could go before California voters in 2018.  The Sacramento Bee says the proposed “Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act” would set new rules for cage-free hens as well as set some strict limits on the confinement of calves and

The wild winter has forced a lot of families to deal with challenges in terms of transportation, closures, and more but one group has had to keep pushing through it.   “As dairymen and all the workers on the dairy we’re putting everything into it that we got to make sure that we take care of these girls. You can close s...

The wild winter has presented challenges to dairy producers who have to worry about their animals, the drainage on their property and additional costs brought on by both.   Craig McConnel, an assistant professor with WSU’s Veterinary Medicine program, said there is increased disease pressure, concerns about getting enough food, in particular for calves.   “...