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Show Pig Nutrition
Source: Kansas State Show Pig Guide (2019) and used with permission from Dr. Joel DeRouchey, Kansas State University Starting your pig off right Allow free access to feed and clean water at all timesFrom 50 to 150 pounds a 1.20% to 30% total lysine diet is generally fedFrom 150 pounds until show day, a diet […]
Ractopamine Free: A Wisconsin Response for Fair Staff
Adapted with permission from Ohio State University Extension, “A Ractopamine-Free Swine Project” and “A Ractopamine-Free Swine Project – Primer” Introduction Ractopamine-free swine production is now a market specification/requirement throughout much of the U.S. pork packing industry. Ractopamine remains an FDA approved product that can be legally fed in the U.S. at approved levels and approved […]
Ractopamine Free: A Wisconsin Response for Exhibitors
Adapted with permission from Ohio State University Extension, “A Ractopamine-Free Swine Project” Introduction Ractopamine-free swine production is now a market specification/requirement throughout much of the U.S. pork packing industry. Ractopamine (sold under the trade names Paylean® or Engain® for swine, and Optaflexx® or Actogain® for cattle and other generic derivatives) is an approved product used […]
Feeding the Newborn Calf
Feeding high-quality colostrum to the calf as soon as possible after birth is the most important thing you can do for calf health. The timely ingestion of adequate amounts of high-quality colostrum allow the calf to acquire passive immunity from the dam.
Don’t cook your eggs before they’re laid
Tips to help your poultry flock beat the heat in this edition of Small Flock Nuggets.
How much meat should a lamb yield?
Tips to help you better understand the amount of edible product expected from a grain finished lamb.
How much meat should a hog yield?
University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension provides tips help you better understand the amount of meat you may expect from a market hog.
Equine Toxicity Concerns due to Blister Beetles
Blister beetles, known as meloids to entomologists, are insects that naturally contain a toxin, known as cantharidin. Poisoning caused by blister beetles is rare, but being aware of these insects and their potential impacts is worthwhile for owners of horses or other livestock.
Reducing Feed Shrink in Stored Forages
Feed cost is usually ranked as the highest expense in animal production. Proper management of feed storage can prevent feed shrink – or the loss of feed. Reducing feed shrink in storage can help decrease the cost of production.
Culling Considerations for Beef Cow-Calf Herd
Culling decisions are a routine part of beef cow-calf herd management. Producers should make culling decisions based on what is best for their farm’s profitability, and what is best for animal well-being. This article covers some of the decisions every beef herd needs to make.
