Equine Hoof Care
Healthy hooves are the foundation of a healthy horse. This publication gives an overview of basic hoof anatomy, hoof care practices, and common ailments for horse owners to best maintain the health...
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Jun 17, 2022 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Healthy hooves are the foundation of a healthy horse. This publication gives an overview of basic hoof anatomy, hoof care practices, and common ailments for horse owners to best maintain the health...
Feb 26, 2022 | Agriculture, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Youth livestock projects offered through 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) offer experiences and life lessons that follow participants throughout their lives and enable them to make positive...
Aug 1, 2021 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Feeding programs may vary considerably among South Carolina horse owners, but nutrition fundamentals should remain the same. The base for all horse diets should be quality forage with more...
Jan 25, 2021 | Agribusiness, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Buying local beef can be a challenge for local businesses and consumers alike. Because farmers are familiar with their product, they may not realize how much information new customers need to make a...
Aug 22, 2020 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
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...
Aug 12, 2020 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Mud is a universal issue among all species of livestock, and South Carolina’s mild winters and heavy rainfall contribute to its abundance. While mud is not unique to winter, it is usually a greater...
May 13, 2020 | Agribusiness, COVID-19, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Direct marketing of livestock products is a venture that can provide additional income if done correctly. There are four key steps involved in this type of marketing: (1) identify your market and...
May 12, 2020 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages
The prevalence of rotavirus, coronavirus, E. coli K99, and Cryptosporidium parvum were determined in fecal samples from 2012 to 2016 in young beef and dairy calves from South Carolina farms. Samples...
Apr 17, 2020 | Agribusiness, Agriculture, COVID-19, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
In this time of uncertainty, every market is feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. South Carolina cattle markets are being negatively impacted both in the cash and futures markets. The volume...
Dec 31, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages
People may argue what the key to success is for a cow-calf operation, but most believe a cow giving birth to a healthy calf every year is a defining characteristic of success. Herd health, mineral,...
Sep 2, 2019 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Water
One of the more challenging aspects of developing pasture and grazing land is providing access to a reliable water supply for livestock. In some cases, existing streams, creeks, or ponds provide...
Aug 22, 2019 | Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages, Soybean
Effective Weed Control 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...
Aug 19, 2019 | Agriculture, Forages, Livestock, Livestock and Forages
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...
Aug 9, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Pregnancy diagnosis is a valuable tool to identify open (non-pregnant) cattle. Non-pregnant cattle need to be identified as soon as possible after the breeding season so that management decisions...
Aug 8, 2019 | Livestock, Livestock and Forages
Significant genetic improvements can be achieved through artificial insemination (AI), and AI has greatly enhanced the US cattle industry. Slow adoption of AI by beef producers has been well...