Farmers, ranchers, and producers have a variety of products to choose from when it comes to cattle identification. Electric ID tags, RFID tags, and plastic or vinyl ear tags are all used to identify cattle in a herd. The type of tags used depends on their needs and preferences. Due to the wide selection, Jeffers […]
Tools for Success: Livestock Breeding Supplies
There is a lot that goes into breeding livestock. From planning the right time to start and administering pre-breeding vaccinations, to getting all of the right supplies. Jeffers has you covered with all of the pre-breeding and livestock breeding supplies needed to breed cattle, sheep, and goats. Whether breeding livestock using artificial insemination or naturally, […]
Gifts for Farmers & Ranchers – Top 10 Ideas
Christmas is a fun time to celebrate with food, family and gifts! Jeffers’ is happy to join in the celebration and share a few of our favorite gifts for the farmer or rancher. Whether you are looking for the perfect farm gift to match your farmhouse decor or are in need of a unique farmers […]
Cattle Warts: The Good, The Bad, The Bumpy
I have received several calls lately from cattle producers who have cattle wart problems this year. Producers who claim they have never had wart problems before. Perhaps it is just the year for cattle warts: the stars have aligned, the weather conditions are just right, or maybe some underlying factor(s) have led to a lower […]
Preventing Pinkeye in Cattle
As summer approaches and the temperature rises, it’s time to start protecting your cattle from flies and disease. Pinkeye in cattle is a highly contagious disease which can affect your herd and bottom line if left untreated. What Causes Pinkeye in Cattle? Pinkeye, also known as Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis, is a contagious ocular disease that […]