Those pesky flies can really be a buzzkill when it comes to taking care of cattle. Flies cost the cattle business billions of dollars annually and impact the well-being of the herd. Horn flies cost beef producers more than $2 billion annually, and face flies can contribute up to $150 million in yearly losses. House flies […]
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A Guide to Fly Control for Cattle
Warm weather and sunshine are welcome signs of spring after a cold, dreary winter. The one thing everyone can agree that isn’t welcome—flies. Whether you are involved in production agriculture or not, flies are a nuisance nobody wants around. However, when you are in the cattle business, flies cost the industry billions of dollars annually. […]
Feeding for Success: VitaFerm® Provides Options to Help Cattle Producers Reach Goals
The start of a new year means setting new year’s resolutions. But if you are in the beef business, you are probably already used to setting goals throughout the year, based on the production cycle, not solely based on the flip of a calendar page. One thing that should be more consistent than most people’s new year’s resolutions is a […]
4 Tips for Staying Profitable During the Summer
Chances are if you are a cow-calf producer, you are constantly looking for ways to stay profitable. With uncertainties in markets, environments and climate, there are several challenges that exist to getting a handle on your bottom line. However, following a few best management practices will help your operation thrive during the summer and help […]
