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MGK Introduces Troika® Pour-On for Fast and Effective Insect Control on Livestock

MGK Introduces Troika® Pour-On for Fast and Effective Insect Control on Livestock Multiple actives in an oil-based, ready-to-use formulation with versatile application options for livestock producers. Minneapolis, MN — Leading insecticide manufacturer MGK is excited to announce the launch of Troika Pour-On. This oil-based, ready-to-use formulation is a dual-active, synergized insecticide that provides fast and […]

Industry Insight: Protecting Your Operation from the Growing Risk of Cattle Theft

Industry Insight: Protecting Your Operation from the Growing Risk of Cattle Theft As cattle values continue to reach historic highs, livestock theft has become a growing concern across many cattle-producing regions of the country. Increased market values create greater financial incentive for theft, making cattle operations more attractive targets than they have been in years. Industry reports and law […]

Keeping It Simple

Keeping It Simple For Alabama-based TRM, staying the course and avoiding trends has been key to success. From the offices and pastures of Tennessee River Music (TRM), high on the Lookout Mountain plateau above Fort Payne, Alabama, you might not be able to see the farm’s namesake river, 30 miles to the west. But like a slow, steady 3/4 waltzing beat, the flow of […]

When Times Get Tough, the Business Has to Be Strong

When Times Get Tough, the Business Has to Be Strong Livestock producers are built on toughness and grit. Drought, feed costs, cattle prices, labor shortages: every generation of producers has faced hardship and found a way through. But there’s a more difficult question underneath all of it. What happens to the operation when the person running it steps back? A […]

How Technology, Storage and Moisture Management Improve Forage Quality

How Technology, Storage and Moisture Management Improve Forage Quality By Jaclyn Krymowski for American Cattlemen Hay remains a sizable feed expense for many beef operations. It may well be the single largest one if feeding a herd over the winter. Between skyrocketing fuel costs and drought conditions, the price of hay reflects the increase in input costs. Even […]

Fencing Water Gaps and Low Areas

Fencing Water Gaps and Low Areas Devlon Ford, regenerative ranching advisor at Noble Research Institute, shares his advice and methods for fencing water gaps and low areas. Planning and maintaining water-gap fencing is vital for effective livestock management and protecting your property. What types of water gaps have you encountered on your ranch? Water gaps […]

Pre-Weaning Strategies to Maximize Calf Health

Pre-Weaning Strategies to Maximize Calf Health By Heather Smith Thomas Weaning is one of the most stressful events in a calf’s life, but proper preparation can make the transition much easier. When calves are weaned with less stress, they stay healthier and are less likely to develop illness. A successful pre-weaning program starts with vaccinations. […]

Building Immunity When It Matters Most

Building Immunity When It Matters Most By Jessica Graham After birth, weaning is one of the most stressful events in a calf’s life. Separation from the cow, dietary changes, transportation, commingling with unfamiliar cattle, and environmental stressors all challenge a calf’s immune system. Unfortunately, this stress often coincides with the period when calves become most […]

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