May 2023

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MANAGE YOUR SHOW PIG’S WEIGHT

By True North Technologies | May 30, 2023

You know that weight management of show pigs is essential to success in the ring. Inevitably everyone at one time or another needs to slow one down or speed one up. But what is the secret to weight management? There is no single answer, but here are some tips that will help you get your…

HEEL MITES CAN RUIN THE HARD WORK YOU’VE PUT INTO YOUR LAMB OR GOAT’S SHAG

By True North Technologies | May 30, 2023

What Are Heel Mites? Heel mites, also called Chorioptic mites, burrow into the skin at the lower legs of lambs and goats. They reproduce slowly—laying about one egg per day—but the damage they cause can be dramatic. The entire life cycle occurs on the host, so infestations persist unless every animal and the environment are…