Archive for March 2023

When I get that call there is a short checklist of things I’ll go through with the customer. 1.     Water: While water isn’t the number one cause of show cattle going off feed it is one that’s easy to check. Water doesn’t just need to be available it needs to be fresh, cool, and clean. …

It doesn’t matter what species you show inflammation in growing livestock can wreak havoc. You have a really nice barrow then one day all of a sudden, he’s shifting back and forth at the feeder. Or a steer with less and less flex as he puts on weight.  You know what’s coming next… Have you…

This time of year, we get that question every day.  My first reaction is to suggest you don’t or at least  to ask “Are you sure?” Let’s start with some real talk. farrowing show gilts isn’t for the faint of heart. Show gilts are too fat, level hips are not ideal for giving birth, and…

One of the frustrating skin problems we see frequently in show goats is dermatitis caused by various species of Staphylococcus. Staph is a normal skin bacteria that can be found on healthy goat skin but it can become a problem when it gets out of control. Staph dermatitis usually starts as an infected hair follicle…

We get asked about mange mites almost every day. A lot of disinformation about this external parasite gets spread on social media. We thought we’d lay out the facts. The mite Sarcoptes scabiei var suis causes almost all mange in swine. The mite is under 1/32 inch in length, gray to white. They are visible…