What to Include in a Livestock First Aid Kit
Injuries to livestock such as cattle, sheep, horses, and goats tend to be inevitable and can occur in numerous ways that might be difficult to predict. Illnesses and birthing are also instances...
Author: Lee Van Vlake
Horn Fly Control: Dealing with Insecticide Resistance
Fly management and control are challenging to many beef cattle producers nationwide. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) are the most prevalent pest in terms of economic losses to cattle producers and...
Equine Pasture Management
A productive pasture that is diverse with forage species that are appropriate for South Carolina’s climate provides an economical and practical source of nutrition. Achieving healthy pastures can be...
Pasture/Hayfield Weed Control Timing Chart
The most effective weed control strategy is to maintain thick, healthy forage stands. Weeds are plants of opportunity and will utilize any weakness to establish themselves in a pasture or hayfield....
Solid Manure Spreader Calibration
Animal manure contains nutrients required for plant growth and has been utilized as a fertilizer source for millennia. Efficient utilization of animal manure requires (1) a manure nutrient analysis...