Tag Archives Cattle Call

Producers should have backup plan to ensure quality water year round

Solar pump system aids water management
Properly designed facilities reduce cattle, handler stress
Design stress-free handling facility then train people how to properly communicate with animals, says livestock expert
Cattle, like rabbits and many other animals, have eyes on the sides of their head. The location of their eyes is fantastic for peripheral vision and allows them to detect predators sneaking up from the side or be-hind. With that in mind, a livestock handling expert from Nebraska wonders why cattle facilities are sometimes built […] Read more
Livestock meds: not too hot and not too cold
Veterinarian recommends a thermometer in the fridge that will set off an alarm if temperatures exceed drug recommendations
Livestock medications are expensive so it’s worthwhile for producers to look after them properly once purchased. “From a logistics standpoint it’s become necessary to have a separate fridge unit,” said Cody Creelman of Veterinary Agri-Health Services in Airdrie, Alta. Most producers have separated personal from production, he said. Gone are the days of storing vaccines […] Read moreProducers pleased with compacted concrete floors
Sundog keeps producers abreast of water issues

Preparing for swath grazing

Cattle chew through more than hay and barley
