Managing Weight Gain in Pigs
It is not enough to merely weigh enough to make the minimum weight, or just barely slip in under the maximum weight when showing pigs. The pig must look its absolute best when it takes its...
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Fall Marketplace Days
Plan now to attend Steinhauser’s Marketplace Days Steinhauser's Richmond & Alvin stores are hosting marketplace days this fall. These day-long events from 10 am to 2 pm feature a variety of ongoing events at the stores...
Chickens and Molting
Molting is the process wherein hens lose feathers and grow new ones. It occurs naturally after 10 to 14 months of production, or it can be caused accidentally by temperature extremes, running out of feed or...
Preparing Livestock For Hurricanes
Preparing Livestock For Hurricanes: Before the Hurricane – Plan Ahead! With several hurricanes on the horizon and a tropical depression headed for the gulf, it's time to begin Preparing Livestock For Hurricanes. Check out these tips...
Prevent Ticks on Your Horse – Tick Populations Rise this Year
Tick populations have been increasing and experts are predicting even higher than normal numbers in most areas of the country. Migratory birds and white-tailed deer acting as carriers have expanded the range of many species...