Livestock

In this section, you’ll find articles on raising livestock, including cattle, hogs, and poultry. This includes herd management, health, equipment, technology, and more.

Factors in cattle conception rate

Long-term productivity of a cattle herd depends on high conception rates. Focus on cow body condition and her nutritional program.
A cow and her calf
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Don't Eat The Net Wrap

When you set your round bales out for the cattle, take the time to remove the net wrap. The extra effort could save your animal’s lives.

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Avoiding Mold In Feed Corn

When you have extremes of wet and dry weather, you'll have problems with moldy feed corn. Keep an eye on it so your animals don’t get sick.
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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show
The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.
Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction
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Women in Agriculture

A shaking good harvest

By Women in Agriculture
A recent trip to a pecan orchard showed Heather Barnes that pecan farming is a lot more involved than she thought. See how the nuts are harvested.
pecan tree harvest
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Shave 'em to save 'em

Artists are flocking to the wool market. A program called “Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em” links fiber artists with people selling the wool of endangered sheep.
Dorset horn sheep
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Selecting Replacement Heifers

Every cattle producer has a vision of the ideal cattle herd. Carefully choosing replacement heifers gets you closer to your goal.
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Monitoring Winter Manure Storage

Get ready for winter by inspecting your manure storage and pumping equipment. You really don’t want those pipes to break.
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Cage Aquaculture

Aquaculture is a growing industry but not everyone has the financial and physical resources. Try raising fish in cages.
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