This past week has been cold, and hard on livestock and the people taking care of them. It makes our chores more challenging ...

By moving pregnant cows we can break the exposure to the new calves that are born. Some potential scenarios for cattle producers may be to start in a calving barn early in the year when weather is ...

As with each calving season, you can often see how it will go based on the first couple of calvings. Issues encountered in the first few births need to be addressed as soon as possible ...

Prior to calving Season it is important to take inventory of our facilities. Our working pens, chutes and alley ways need to be in good working order. If we have a calving barn or indoor facility ...

“A lot of times, birth weights can increase as you go north. Being on feed longer, the more you can keep your cows out on pasture, grazing and supplementing them out there, by far you’re going to have ...

I’ve been testing portable power stations for years as part of my ongoing test of the best solar generators. In that time I’ve noted the features that matter most for home emergencies and off-grid ...

FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WLOS) — Nearly four months after Tropical Storm Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, Carl Sandburg Home's barn that houses ... drinkable water. Portable toilets are ...

Ranchers who are calving during extreme cold don’t get much sleep but camera technology allows them to see what’s happening in the barn anywhere they are. “Last night when I was checking it was ...

Portable air compressors power a variety of air tools, including inflators for tires, finish nailers for carpentry projects, and impact wrenches for auto work. Unlike full-size air compressors ...

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for success this year. Prepare a calving kit. The last ...

Teagasc drystock advisor Keith Fahy talks about preparing for spring-calving, focusing on essential equipment, nutrition and safety ‘Cows would ideally be kept with calves for three to four days ...