Benefits of Bale Processors

There are many options available today for processing hay or straw, and most beef producers and dairymen can find something that fits their own operation. Here are some of those options: Teagle Machinery Andy Robson, North America Sales Manager for Teagle Machinery, Ltd says Teagle is a third-generation family business, based in England. “We’ve been […]

Livestock Tagging

Livestock Tagging Tagging is an important part of animal identification, but must be done properly. Tagging an animal is very similar to a human getting their ears’ pierced. Learn how to properly tag your animals and maintain proper care afterwards. Proper Steps to Livestock Tagging 1. Properly secure the animal to apply tag. Movement of […]

Low Stress Handling Is A Team Effort

Low Stress Handling Is a Team Effort For a while 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 beef quality and productivity when animals are […]

Social Distancing From The Flight Zone

Social Distancing From The Flight Zone The goal for any cattle handler should be to balance efficiency with safety, aiming for continuous forward flow of the animals. Fortunately, cattle handling equipment has come a long way, making it so much easier to move animals without jeopardizing human safety and while putting less stress on the […]

Manure Handling Systems- Many Options

Manure Handling Systems- Many Options   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 Rite Dave Gearhart (Spreader Sales Product Manager) says his company has several […]

Your Guide to Strategic And Scientific Bull Selection

Temporary Fence Repair Is A Must!

Temporary Fence Repair Is A Must! Recently I saw a photo that made me laugh: an old barbed-wire fence with each wire held in place by duct tape wrapped around the wire and the post. I’ve never resorted to duct tape, but I’ve used other innovative and unusual methods to patch a fence when the […]

When do I Harvest My Corn for Silage?

When do I Harvest My Corn for Silage? When do I harvest my corn for Silage? Timing is key when harvesting quality corn silage. Here’s how to make sure you’re hitting that window of opportunity. Proper harvest timing is key when it comes to storing high quality corn silage. Optimum moisture content at harvest is […]