Goats are somewhat goofy animals known for their crazy eyes and their ability to eat or head butt just about anything in sight. But did you know they can also reap big benefits for landowners and farmers? Goatscaping isn't a new method, but it is becoming increasingly popular. If a property owner is looking to [...]
As COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing come to an end, many people will return to normal life working in the office. It's not only a big adjustment for you, but also for your pet who has had constant companionship throughout the pandemic. Understanding and recognizing separation anxiety in your pet will prepare you to address [...]
Did you know that even chickens can become infested with lice? It doesn't particularly mean that you aren't keeping a clean coop, as mites and lice are a natural occurrence of every environment. Poultry lice feed on dead skin, feather debris, blood and anything else they can find on the chicken. Lice spread fast and [...]
It's that time of year again and flea and tick season is quickly approaching. Fleas and ticks are two of the most common concerns for pet parents in America. Not only do they cause discomfort for our pets, they can lead to a wide range of health concerns. While prevention is the best method to [...]
According to statistics released February 25, 2021 by MarketWatch (compiled from data distributed by Comtex News Netword), the U.S. pet industry elevated its sales in 2020 to $99 billion from $95 billion in 2019 - and way up from 2018 when sales totaled $72 billion. This is no surprise for those of us in the pet health [...]
Caring for orphaned kittens or puppies can be very rewarding, but it is also a big responsibility that requires time, money and a lot of hard work. Puppies and kittens may become orphans for a variety of reasons such as rejection by the mother, no milk supply or death of the mother. If your local [...]
As soon as those green sprouts start emerging from the soil, the temptation to get livestock grazing is high. Allowing grazing before forage is mature can stunt the growth and quality for the remainder of the grazing season. The growth of cool-season grasses slows down as temperatures rise above 75° F. By being proactive and [...]
The great thing about having your own backyard flock of chickens is knowing how they are raised, what they are eating, and what goes into the eggs they produce. The average egg in the grocery store can be up to 8 weeks old by the time a consumer buys it. Farm fresh eggs are processed [...]
Spring is chick season for many poultry breeds, and February is the time when birds prepare for egg-laying and hatching. Over the last several years, chicken-keeping has become a popular facet of hobby farming, whose devotees seek environmental sustainability and stewardship in how they raise livestock. Now, however, the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated growth of [...]
Stress caused by harsh winter elements combined with a low-quality feed supply can be the perfect recipe for scours in calves. Scours is a term for diarrhea and is the primary cause of death in calves from 2 to 30 days of age. Scours can be caused by a variety of infectious agents such as [...]
