In 2017 there was a significant change in how antibiotic feed was sold and distributed to animals. The Veterinary Feed Directive of 2017 placed in-feed and water-soluble medications directly under the supervision of veterinarians and out of the hands of the producers. Medicated feeds such as Aureomycin became regulated, and over-the-counter distribution was stopped. In […]
Urinary calculi are a significant problem affecting male sheep and goats. Every year, especially around county fair time, we get many emails and phone calls asking about urinary calculi. Why does this occur in males, and why does this happen more often in castrated males? What Are Urinary Calculi? Urinary calculi is a metabolic disorder […]
Variations in the economy have real-world effects on small and large farms. Topics such as inflation, fuel prices, and commodities are just a few of the many issues forcing changes on many farms to maintain a healthy bottom line.