True North Notes

THE POWERFUL SECRET ABOUT FAT AND FEED INTAKE YOU NEED TO KNOW

We get at least one message a day where the conversation goes something like this....

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

You know that managing your show pig's weight is essential to success in the ring....
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HEEL MITES CAN RUIN THE HARD WORK YOU’VE PUT INTO YOUR LAMB OR GOAT’S SHAG

You’ve been working the hair on your goat or lamb's legs and have it looking...
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MY STEER QUIT EATING

When I get that call there is a short checklist of things I’ll go through...
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INFLAMMATION THAT YOU CAN’T SEE, COULD BE A TICKING TIME BOMB.

It doesn't matter what species you show inflammation in growing livestock can wreak havoc. You...
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I WANT TO KEEP MY SHOW GILT AND TRY MY HAND AT FARROWING. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

This time of year, we get that question every day.  My first reaction is to...
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STAPH IN SHOW GOATS…HOW TO TREAT SKIN INFECTION IN GOATS

One of the frustrating skin problems we see frequently in show goats is dermatitis caused...
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THE FACTS ABOUT MANGE IN SHOW PIGS

We get asked about mange mites almost every day. A lot of disinformation about this...