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Many livestock species use forages as their primary source of nutrition. Therefore, it is important to provide animals with the best quality forage…

The most important considerations in establishing new forage stands are soil fertility, field preparation, seeding method, and weed management.…

What Are Heavy Metals? Heavy metals are a class of elements that include lead, copper, arsenic, and cadmium, and can be toxic to humans and plants…

USDA's DMI Calculation Worksheet utilizing National Research Council referenced values for Dry Matter Demand. *Spreadsheet created by Michal…

General Considerations Factors Affecting Feeding Performance Genetics Feed efficiency in swine is about 35% inherited, and 30% growth…

In June of 2012 and 2013, Alan Eaton, Ross MacKeil, Elizabeth Puris, Daimon Meeh, Steven Turaj and Carl Majewski made a preliminary survey of New…

Make sure that all of your hens are earning their keep. This video will give you tips to identifying which chickens are in good laying condition…

Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks of…

Haymaking combines science and art. Old timers knew just the right feel of hay before it was ready to put into the barn. It’s hard to quantify that…

As New Hampshire becomes more urban, the potential for conflict between the farming and non-farming communities increases. By using *best management…