American Cattlemen September 2020

This issue brings you:
  • Cattlemen's Showring
  • Benefits of Bale Processors
  • Low stress Handling is a Team Effort
  • APHIS seeks Public Comment on Transition to RFID Official Identification Tags
  • Social Distancing from the Flight Zone
  • The Art of Sustainable Hay Feeding in a Tough Economy
  • 101 Ways to Use Your Trimming Bar

APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Transition to RFID Official Identification Tags

APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Transition to RFID Official Identification Tags. Article courtesy of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public comment on a proposal where APHIS would...

Low-Stress Handling Is A Team Effort

Low-Stress Handling Is A Team Effort. By Jaclyn Krymowski. For awhile now, stress-free animal handling has been all the buzz in the industry. And it’s not without good reason, as science and research has evolved, we’ve come to have a deep understanding of the short and long-term consequences on...

American Cattlemen August 2020

This issue brings you:
  • How Do I Know When it's Time to Harvest my Corn for Silage?
  • Manure Handling Systems - Many Options
  • Temporary Fence Repair is a Must!
  • Strategic and Scientific bull Selection
  • Fence Energizers with Versatile Power
  • Fall Fencing Repairs

Fall Fencing Repairs

Fall Fencing Repairs Article provided by Stockade (a division of ITW). Unleash the value of Fall fencingWhile repairs are an all-year-round fencing activity for Sloop Fencing, well-planned Fall fencing repair and maintenance is ideal.Agricultural fencing contractor, from Mt Ulla, North Carolina, Ryan Sloop...

Manure Handling Systems - Many Options

Manure Handling Systems - Many Options. By Heather Smith Thomas. Large dairies, feedlots and other confinement livestock operations must have a way to dispose of or make use of wastes from the livestock, old bedding, etc.  There are a number of manure disposal/recycling systems available today.Pik...

How Do I Know When It's Time to Harvest My Corn for Silage

How Do I Know When It's Time to Harvest My Corn for Silage. Timing is Key when Harvesting Quality Corn Silage. Heres how to make Sure you're Hitting that Window of Opportunity. By Casey Guindon.Proper harvest timing is key when it comes to storing high quality corn silage. Optimum moisture content at...

Strategic and Scientific Bull Selection

Strategic and Scientific Bull Selection.  By Jaclyn Krymowski. Sire selection, live or in a frozen straw, is one of the most important reproductive decisions you will make regarding your herd. Depending on what sector of the industry you represent, this decision can directly economically impact not only your...