When you’re having a rough day or trying to master a task for the umpteenth time, don’t sweat it too much. Simply go at it again. That’s the suggestion from Amberley Snyder. A broken back caused by a pickup wreck when she was 18 years old left the barrel racer and roper in a wheelchair since 2010. It hasn’t slowed her down. She shared her story with attendees of the 2017 Ag … [Read more...]
Do you know your livestock breeds?
Here’s a fun test from the folks at Ag Daily. Find out if you know your livestock breeds as well as you think you do. Source: Ag Daily, February 23, 2017. Can you tell the difference between a Chester White and a Berkshire pig? Or spot which herd is Simmental and which one is Limousin cattle? INSIGHTS: If you want to get a full view of livestock breeds around the world, … [Read more...]
Know which products need a VFD before time runs out
The veterinary feed directive (VFD) takes effect January 1, 2017. Here’s a handy list of products affected by the new rule compiled by the National Pork Board and the University of Wisconsin. Source: AGDAILY, November 10, 2016. A VFD can only be issued from a licensed veterinarian, based on a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship, before a producer may use feeds … [Read more...]