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December 2, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Keep your Winter Herd Comfortable

Winter is finally gripping most of the country in its cold grasp, which means it’s time to get serious about ensuring your cattle herd makes it through the winter comfortably. Whether you’re new to cattle or this is your 20th year on the range, we have a few tips that we believe will help you.

Watering is just as important

Even in the winter, with the abundance of snow and ice, having enough water at a decent temperature (we recommend 37 degrees Fahrenheit and up) is critical. Cattle can’t just eat snow and ice all day, as they have the same problem humans do when consuming that much frozen water – it lowers core body temperature.

Enough roughage

A great way to keep your herd warm is to ensure there’s enough roughage, in addition to whatever winter diet you have them on, to help warm them up. Hay is great because the digestion process of it causes more body heat, keeping your herd warm and lowering any heating costs you may incur if you’re housing your herd in a barn.

It also gives your herd more energy, meaning their meat stays firmer and healthier until slaughtering time.

Keep them dry

It’s also critical to keep your herd dry. Wet animals get cold as easily as wet humans, and if they stay wet and cold too long you can risk losing the animal.

In light of that, we recommend double-checking all housing structures to ensure there are no leaks, so your herd stays dry all winter long.
If you have any other questions regarding your herd’s winter health, call us today at [phone] for more information.
October 14, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Prep your Cows for Winter

Winter is coming quickly, which means you’re running out of time to ensure that your cattle are ready for the coldest season of the year. Failing to do so can cause some serious health problems for your herd, including robbing them of body fat to keep them warm.

Let’s look at what the experts here at [practice_name] recommend you do to get your cows ready for winter.

Take care of pregnant cows

If you have any cows that are pregnant going into the winter season, you’ll need to have all your calving supplies in order. We have the supplies to help with that particular process. You’ll also need to ensure that any calves born during the winter are properly vaccinated, as well as the mother. Otherwise, serious health issues could arise.

Sorting

You should sort your cattle into groups, based on their size and age, and feed them accordingly. This ensures that your feed lasts all winter and that all of your stock is getting the nutrition they need to make it through the winter.

You may also want to think about sorting your cattle based on nutrient needs. For example, your younger cows need extra feed to help them become sexually mature, and they need special attention if they’re two-year calves.

If you have any other questions about taking care of your stock during the winter months, don’t’ hesitate to call us today at [phone] for more information.
August 15, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

How to Safely Haul your Cattle

Hauling cattle is one of the most important parts of running a successful cattle ranch operation. It’s also one of the most stressful. That’s why, here at [practice_name], we decided to put together a short list of a few tips on how to more effectively and safely haul your cattle.

Pay attention to weight

This may seem like a no-brainer, but a lot of issues that arise in cattle hauling come from people not paying attention to common-sense items. Make sure that you’re loading your truck and trailer with cattle that don’t exceed the maximum weight limits. This will do wonders to increase the efficacy of your hauling operation.

Don’t use electric prods

To ensure that your cattle stay calm and relaxed during transportation, it’s recommended that you not use electric prods to get them into trailers. Instead, use flags and paddles to get the animals where they need to go. If they continue to balk, examine what may be in the trailer, or in the way, that’s putting them off.

Ensure bulls are separate

If you’re hauling any bulls, make sure they’re separate from one another, or the rest of the herd. Otherwise, they’ll try to establish hierarchy and end up causing significant damage to your trailer and the rest of the herd as well.

Hauling your cattle is a serious business, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. If you have any more questions about the process, don’t hesitate to call us today at [phone].
April 12, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Your Healthy Herd

Whether you have one cow or two hundred, you want to keep them healthy and happy. By doing so, you can enjoy high quality milk and meat when the time comes-but what can you do to keep your herd healthy?

The first thing you need to worry about is nutrition. Remember, you will not get quality goods from you cattle if you don’t care for their nutrition. If you’re worried about malnutrition, we recommend testing your soil and feed to see exactly what minerals and proteins your herd is getting. If you find a deficiency, adding salt mixes—either orally or by injection—will help. Also, separate your heifers from older cows, especially during the winter. Because heifers are still growing, they need the extra nutrition doing so can provide.

Also, please establish and follow a regular schedule for vaccines. Many think that producing natural, organic meat means avoiding vaccines, but this is inaccurate. In fact, vaccines help to eliminate a need for antibiotics which, some claim, could taint the meat. Also, vaccines can help stave off diseases that could damage your herd.

If you have any other question please give [practice_name] a call at [phone]. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.
March 31, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

How to Keep Your Herd Healthy

Whether you have one cow or two hundred, you want to keep them healthy and happy. By doing so, you can enjoy high quality milk and meat when the time comes–but what can you do to keep your herd healthy?

The first thing you need to worry about is nutrition. Remember, you will not get quality goods from your cattle if you don’t care for their nutrition. If you’re worried about malnutrition, we recommend testing your soil and feed to see exactly what minerals and proteins your herd is getting. If you find a deficiency, adding salt mixes—either orally or by injection—will help. Also, separate your heifers from older cows, especially during the winter. Because heifers are still growing, they need the extra nutrition doing so can provide.

Also, please establish and follow a regular schedule for vaccines. Many think that producing natural, organic meat means avoiding vaccines, but this is inaccurate. In fact, vaccines help to eliminate a need for antibiotics which, some claim, could taint the meat. Also, vaccines can help stave off diseases that could damage your herd.

If you have any other question, please give [practice_name] a call at [phone]. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.
February 26, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Caring for Cattle in the Winter

Are you considering raising cattle? If so, do you know what you’ll do to care for your animals? For instance, did you know that you’ll have to make different preparations for your animals depending on the time of year and the weather. While this may seem obvious, do you know what preparations you’ll have to make during the seasons–particularly during winter? Unfortunately, winter is typically the hardest season for animals. To keep your cattle safe and healthy during the winter months, we recommend following a few simple steps.

Of course, the first thing you should know is that you should start preparing your animals for winter well before the cold season begins. It’s important to keep your animals healthy and strong before winter starts. However, there are also a few other things you should do. For example, please remember to provide a shelter that can offer your cows some safety. If you use a structure, you’ll need to provide clean bedding.

Similarly, you’ll need to provide food and water to your cow. Melted snow could help your cow meet some of their needs, but they’ll need a today of 14 gallons every day. Also, warmer water is easier for your cow to digest. Similarly, during the winter, your cattle will need more nutrients. You may want to try a combination of protein, vitamins, and minerals. You may want to consider supplements to meet your cattle’s needs–even if you have to adjust your normal feed schedule.

If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact [practice_name] at [phone]. We’re eager to hear from you soon!
February 12, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Few Tips for Loading Cattle

If you’re interested in raising, selling, or showing cattle, you may eventually need to load your animals into a trailer. If you’ve never done this before—and even if you have—this can be a difficult task. To help you make the process smoother, we’re happy to offer you a few ideas on safely transporting your cattle.

The first thing you should do is inspect your vehicle. For instance, you’ll want to make sure your trailer and your truck hitch together properly. You’ll also want to place shavings on the ground to prevent your cattle from slipping. This will also give them a place to lie down. You should also be sure your vehicle is running well.

If you’re picking up cattle, you should ask your owners to avoid giving the animals food. If your cattle are hungry enough, you may be able to use food to lure them into your trailer.  However, you should make sure they have enough water, even while they’re in the trailer. Hang a bucket and fill it with water. We recommend hanging it high enough for your cattle to drink from, but not low enough for them to poop in.

Finally, when your animals are in the trailer, please separate your bulls from each other. If you don’t, they could fight and hurt themselves or damage your trailer. Similarly, bulls should be separated from calves and cows. However, once your cattle are loaded, you should test your trailer’s weight distribution to make sure your ride is smooth. Finally, when you’re driving, please remember to avoid stopping suddenly and sharp turns.

If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to contact [practice_name] at [phone]. We’re excited to hear from you.
February 5, 2016 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

Showing Your Cattle

Are you planning to raise cattle? If you are, do you ever plan on showing them—and do you know how? If not, you aren’t alone. In fact, some people decide to hire a professional when it comes to grooming while other decide to do it themselves.

If you decide to do the work yourself, there are several products available to you. For example, there are items specifically designed for the legs, the tail, the body, and products that can be used on multiple body parts. Similarly, there are products designed for different colored cattle. In essence, you can find materials to meet any of grooming needs.

This is important because regardless of whether you decide to groom the animals yourself or choose to hire a professional, the main goal is to emphasize the animal’s strong points. This means you’ll have to learn what buyers could be looking for.

For example, if you’re selling cattle for breeding, you should try to keep the cattle looking soft and feminine. However, while it’s important to emphasize strengths, you should also hide flaws. To achieve the best results, we recommend cooling any adhesives you use if you are working in hot or humid areas. In these situations, your adhesive could gel and give you poor results. Also, please remember to not cut your animal’s hair too short—if you do it will be more difficult to cover flaws.

If you’d like to learn more, please feel free to contact [practice_name] at [phone]. We’re excited to hear from you soon.

October 9, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Few Facts on Cattle

If you are thinking of raising cows—or have just started to raise cows—there are many things you need to know. Today, we’re happy to discuss a few things you should know about your cattle.

  1. Cattle are social animals that make friends. In fact, most cattle chose to spend the majority of their time with two to four chosen cattle. They also tend to dislike some cattle, holding grudges for years. They also enjoy sleeping near their own families.
  2. If you are attempting to breed cattle, it is important to note that a cow’s gestation lasts for nine months.
  3. You’ve probably heard that cows are enraged by the color red. In fact, that isn’t true. Cows are red-green colorblind.
  4. Please don’t lead your cow upstairs if you have to follow the same steps down. While cattle are able to move upstairs, they can’t walk downstairs. Their knees simply don’t allow for that motion.
  5. When cows are treated well, they tend to produce more milk.
  6. A cow can live for twenty years or longer. However, most dairy cows do not live that long, and cows raised specifically for meat typically live until they are close to two years old.

If you are interested in learning more about your cattle please feel free to contact us. We’ll happily answer any questions you have.
September 29, 2015 BY
IN Livestock Equipment News

A Few Tips on Cattle Care

Are you new to handling cattle? Do you know how to safely handle cattle? If not, we’re excited to offer you a few pieces of advice. Cattle are large creatures, and with improper care, they can be dangerous. If you are interested in learning more, please feel free to read on.

  • Keep your cattle calm. When cattle are alarmed, they can become excited and more dangerous. If your cattle seem agitated, we recommend waiting for approximately thirty minutes before attempting to work with them.
  • Please remember to use your voice. As you know, a cow’s eyes are on the side of their head, meaning they have limited depth perception. Furthermore, while they do have an impressive scope of vision, they still cannot see behind them. This means that it is easy to startle a cow when you approach it, which can be dangerous. Similarly, if you yell, you may spook your cow. When cows are spooked or scared, they tend to swing quickly to find the cause of the disturbance. This can lead to people being knocked over or even potentially trample.
  • Finally, make sure your facilities are constructed properly. By having proper facilities, you can increase your overall safety. Similarly, make sure any gates are locked and pins are securely closed.

If you are interested in learning more, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are eager to hear from you soon.

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