We all know the importance of testing forage for nitrates during a drought year. But there are two other key concerns producers should watch for in a wet year. During wet years, hay producers may have difficulty getting hay dried [...]
Bloat can cause sudden and unexpected death in cattle. When the rumen is unable to expel gases produced as by-products of rumen fermentation, the rumen expands pushing on the diaphragm. This pressure on the diaphragm can inhibit the lungs’ ability [...]
What does a bank and a commercial laboratory have in common with your cattle operation? The answer is family values. Dr. Ray Ward founded Ward Laboratories, Inc. on honesty, integrity, and the vision to rebuild and support rural communities. Mr. [...]
Cattle are most vulnerable from birth to about 3 months old. Just after birth, their immune system is underdeveloped leaving them more susceptible to infectious agents. Further, this critical period can set the course of production for that animal’s life. [...]