The rumen produces a lot of gas from the fermentation of food, and goats (as well as all other ruminants) normally get rid of this gas by belching. If something blocks the escape of gas from the rumen, the rumen will begin to expand. You will notice a large bulge on the animal&rs...

Cryptosporidium is the pathogen most commonly diagnosed in association with clinical calf scours in North America.1 But like a superhero fights crime, a full potential diet can help prepare your calves to battle against Crypto.

And we all want horses to eat slowly, not choke and enjoy their meals.  But is it really true that feeding hay first will slow the intake of a concentrate meal? It could be a helpful management tip if the effect was real, but some horses seem to gobble up their feed, regardl...

Show pig success is dependent on a variety of factors, from daily care to presentation, to quality of project and beyond.

You’ve celebrated the arrival of your first farm fresh eggs and your hens are laying breakfast daily – or so you thought. Have eggs suddenly gone missing from the nesting box? Is your hen moody and taking a vacation from laying eggs? Don&rsquo...

Dry off of dairy goats before the next lactation is beneficial for does’ health and helps improve goat milk production in future lactations. Start by choosing a dry off date based on your herd goals. Adjust dairy goat feed for 2-3 weeks before dry off and continue milking u...

Calf managers often focus on addressing sanitation, nutrition and general calf management concerns. But, how much time is really spent addressing employee-related issues? Could communication or the lack thereof be at the root of calf management challenges? Before assessing whet...

Dry off of dairy goats before the next lactation is beneficial for does’ health and helps improve goat milk production in future lactations. Start by choosing a dry off date based on your herd goals. Adjust dairy goat feed for 2-3 weeks before dry off and continue milking u...

When you’ve got a mare that can’t give her foal the needed nutrition, you need a milk replacer that can. LAND O LAKES Mare’s Match® foal milk replacer. Mare’s Match® is made with high quality milk protein and fat levels equal to Mother’s own,...

Probiotics, also known as direct-fed microbials, are ingredients that deliver live bacteria to your horse’s digestive tract. Ideally, the bacteria colonize the digestive tract and help improve your horse’s overall health and digestion. But it’s important to reme...