Ben Hill County Ag

Weaning Methods in Calves

Jul 16, 2019

Two Weaning Methods Jul 16, 2019 Jason Duggin, PC Southeast Update, July 2019 One of my dad’s favorite sayings was, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” When it comes to types of calf weaning methods, this phrase could easily be used. However, my dad tended to…
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Help with Horn Flies in Cattle

Jun 3, 2019

Help with Horn Flies… Jason Duggin, Southeast Update, May 2019 (Progressive Cattlemen) The approach to ward off flies is multi-prong and challenging. However, doing nothing can severely hinder productivity, profits, and herd welfare. I’ve asked Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Extension Veterinary Entomologist at UGA, to give her tips on horn…
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Nutritional Considerations Going into Calving

Nov 15, 2018

Nutritional Considerations Going into Calving Nov 13, 2018 Lawton Stewart, Extension Animal Scientist, UGA Roger Gates, Whitfield County Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, UGA Cooperative Extension This year has proved to be quite an interesting one. Most producers were able to put up plenty of hay. However, due to average…
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Handling Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses During Hurricane Michael Recovery

Oct 29, 2018

Forage Losses During Michael
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Army Worms and Bermuda Stem Maggots in Pastures and Hay fields

Aug 27, 2018

I was in hay fields last week working on Bermuda Stem Maggot trials for our post doc Dr. Lisa Baxter. While in the fields I had to use a sweep net to capture stem maggot flies to help estimate numbers. While sampling for flies I was finding army worm numbers…
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Beware of Foxtails in Pastures and Hay fields

Aug 21, 2018

The occurrence of foxtail in pastures and hay fields seems to be higher this year than in years past. The weather we have had this season could be the cause. DO NOT feed foxtail infested hay to horses, cattle, or other livestock. The awns can become impelled in the gums…
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Managing Internal Parasites Through Better Grazing

Mar 12, 2018

Managing Internal Parasites Through Better Grazing By Adam Speir Madison County CEC Internal parasites can cause significant production losses in livestock, which results in significant economic losses for livestock producers. These parasites affect cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. Many times, the effects are subclinical and may go unnoticed, but severe…
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