Molting Chicken

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Molting season: Out with the old, in with the new
Molting is a natural process during which hens shed old feathers and grow fresh ones. Usually occurring in the autumn months, molting is nature’s way of keeping hens warm, healthy and ready for the seasons ahead...READ MORE ›
Calf in Stall
Calf Success: Seasonal growth rates of Holstein heifer calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
It is common knowledge for some but less well-known by others that seasonality has a…READ MORE ›

Stocker Calves
The stocker calf enterprise
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The stocker cattle segment of the beef industry takes young, lightweight, weaned calves…READ MORE ›

Start Stop Continue
Building a better you: Improving your swine business through the Start-Stop-Continue exercise
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The Start-Stop-Continue exercise is a simple but useful tool for both personal and team…READ MORE ›

Alfalfa
Alfalfa heaving: A potential concern for this year’s alfalfa crop
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
Alfalfa stands across the Midwest are sometimes damaged during the winter and early…READ MORE ›

Finisher Pig Care
Have new employees? Share this video on finisher pig care with them
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Due to the changing dynamics of today’s workforce, many of our animal care workers have…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Calf Success: What you need to know about electrolyte therapy in young calves
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
Young calves are around 70–75 percent water by bodyweight and must be well-hydrated in…READ MORE ›

Dairy Cows
Re-evaluating heifer inventory and costs
By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D.,
Recently dairy farmers have faced several challenges, and one of the largest of those…READ MORE ›

Silage
Forage inoculants and preservatives: Essentials for an optimal forage program
By Jon Pretz, PH.D.,
We all know that feeding cows high-quality forage can translate to increased…READ MORE ›

Dairy Calf
Calf care: Daily walk-throughs
By Ellan Dufour, M.S.,
When performing daily walk-throughs with your calves there are four things to consider:…READ MORE ›