A woman’s heart: Ladies who tend livestock are special the world ‘round
She is young, she is old, she’s every age. She’s a daughter, a mother, a sister, a wife. She’s a horsewoman, a cattlewoman, a farmer, a veterinarian. She’s a bookkeeper, housekeeper, and keeper of secrets...
Nebraska ag producers pay nearly 50 percent more than the national average in property taxes
Nobody likes taxes, but Nebraska farmers and ranchers have even more to dislike than many others around the country. According to a study by J. David Aiken, Nebraska agriculture property taxes are among the highest...
How to deal with ticks on horses, and what health issues to watch for
Spring is tick season, when newly-emerged nymphs and adults seek a host. Dr. Tia Nelson, a veterinarian in Helena, Montana, says some ticks are a problem year round, however. “Some of the worst infestations I’ve...
Western Watersheds Project, Center for Biological Diversity, and WildEarth Guardians file suit to remove Hammond cattle from range
A district court judge has denied three anti-grazing groups a temporary restraining order filed in an attempt to stop the Hammonds from grazing on their permit. Western Watersheds Project, Center for Biological Diversity, and WildEarth...
Veterinarians now recommend leaving a retained placenta alone to avoid harming uterus
Most cows “clean” soon after calving, shedding placental membranes within 2 to 12 hours. If it takes longer than 12 hours, it is called a retained placenta or retained fetal membranes, according to Dr. Russ...
Treat it fast: Foot rot in cattle
Foot rot is an infection that causes swelling, heat and inflammation between the toes of a cloven -hoofed animal, resulting in severe lameness. Nearly every cattle producer has seen this situation, finding an animal suddenly...
Excellent work: Local ranchers say youth branding crew does a fantastic job
A group of hard working kids from Custer County, Nebraska, are having fun, and putting some cash in their pockets at the same time. The Seven Valleys Branding crew is hiring out after school and...
The true grit of Amberley Snyder
A movie is about to be released might give you the inspiration to push ahead with your dreams. Your heart might skip a beat as you watch a beautiful blond paraplegic strapped to her saddle...
How to treat acute toxic gut infections in calves
Newborn calves can develop infection due to bacteria that proliferate rapidly in the gut and produce toxins. If this condition is not treated quickly and reversed, toxins get into the bloodstream and the calf goes...
Lurking Threat: Three Wyoming vets researching Canine Dysauntonomia
Three people in Wyoming are researching genomic sequences of suspected agents of a rare but usually deadly dog malady known as Canine Dysauntonomia. One of the most determined among those researchers is Donal O’Toole, Pathologist...
Assisting the bonding process between cow and calf
After a cow gives birth, she starts sniffing and licking her newborn calf. In this bonding process, she learns to recognize her calf, and commits to caring for it and protecting it. Her actions are...
How to build the best loading chute
Many ranchers have ways to load cattle into a stock trailer, but if they send calves or cull cows on a cattle truck or semi they need a loading chute. A good chute makes it...
HYPP and the Impressive line of American Quarter Horses: The facts
In 1969, an American Quarter Horse foal was born that changed the history of the halter horse in three breed registries. Born with outstanding conformation, disposition and pedigree, the colt named Impressive, eventually set the...
Dr. Robert Cope discusses the differences in uterine and vaginal prolapses in cattle
Two problems that sometimes occur during calving season are vaginal and uterine prolapses. Both are situations that must be corrected, but a uterine prolapse is more of an emergency. Uterine prolapse occurs soon after the...
NILE Red Angus Show results
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) Stock Show hosted the Red Angus show Tuesday, Oct. 13. The judge for the Jr. Red Angus Show was Logan MacLennan of Byers, CO and the open show judge...
Determining proper moisture levels in baled hay
Plants that are cut and baled for hay tend to lose some of their vitamins and protein if they become too mature or dry. The challenge in making hay is to cut it at proper...
Vetoes leave bison ambiguous in Montana
Two bills regarding bison sent to Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s desk were snubbed this past month, dampening private property rights and local input on land use in the Big Sky state. One piece of legislation,...
Fencing tips for rocky terrain
Fencing can be a difficult challenge in the rocks, especially when it’s too rocky to dig post holes efficiently, or to set posts using a tractor-mounted driver (post pounder). Michael Thomas, who ranches in Lemhi...
