Day: June 17, 2010

Six Simple Tips for Buying Good Hay

As bales of hay roll in from the fields on the back of farmers’ wagons, it’s again time to start staking your claim so that your hayloft remains full over the coming winter months. Here are some tips to help you select hay for your horses. 1. Remember that quality forage should be the backbone of…  Read more

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Disease-prevention tips for outdoor enthusiasts

There is an increasing awareness among campers, hikers, backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts that while we are enjoying the open spaces that nature has provided us, we should also be aware of the risks that come with the wilderness experience, and certain safety precautions should be taken. The AVMA has the following advice on certain health concerns linked with outdoor activities. This document is by no means intended to discourage people from enjoying outdoor activities; instead, it is intended to inform them of the risks they face and steps they can take to reduce those risks. Read

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Cattle herd in Idaho remains under quarantine for brucellosis

A Rigby rancher is still keeping a herd of cattle quarantined after a cow in the herd tested positive for the infectious bacterial disease brucellosis late last year. Since late November, seven cows in Keith Lewis’ herd have tested positive for the disease, which can cause cattle to abort. Each of the infected animals has been removed from the herd and either killed or penned in a feedlot in Rigby. Read more…

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