Blood Calcium in Dairy Cows
The health of dairy cows after giving birth is a major factor in the quantity and quality of the milk the cows produce.
Pigs on Probiotics
“Our data suggest that the feeding of probiotics could substitute for antimicrobials as growth promoters,” says Bednorz. “This could help to reduce the burden of antimicrobial resistance.
Calf Rearing with the Madre Method
There are three main commonalities of all successful dairy farms: the first is farmers that read and research, second is a good mineral and feed program for cows and soils (or nutrition program, as it may be called when incorporated in a feed ration), and the third is a good heifer program. Farms that do a top-notch job raising their replacements have healthier cows that perform and thrive.
Healing Clay: How to Harness the Power of Clay to Heal Your Horses and Pastures
Healing or medicinal clays have a long history as treatment for human aches, bruises and wounds. In most parts of the world, people have experienced healthy results with such clay. Recent investigation of healing clays finds new methods of use, for example embedded in sterile bandaging.
Horse Care: Naturally Healthy
Caring for an animal is a huge responsibility whether you own a stud farm or merely keep horses for leisure. By following a more natural care approach you will find your horses being fitter, less stressed and much happier and healthier.
Integrating Sheep into Organic Production
Using domestic sheep rather than traditional farming equipment to manage fallow and terminate cover crops may enable farmers who grow organic crops to save money, reduce tillage, manage weeds and pests and reduce the risk of soil erosion, according to Montana State University and North Dakota State University researchers.
