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 […]
4th Quarter Touchdown Checklist
The 4th Quarter of cattle management is upon you. Fall working is one of the cattle producers best opportunities to make decisions that affect herd health and profit or loss. This is a good chance to go “hands on” with every cow and to plan for a favorable breeding and calving season. Get the play-by-play for your […]
Insecticidal Ear Tags: What to Know About Fly Control for Cattle
What You Need To Know About Insecticidal Ear Tags: Ear tags impregnated with traces of insecticide can provide excellent control of cattle pests like horn flies and may also limit face fly populations. University research indicated that effectively controlling these pests can increase stocker cattle gains by 15-25 pounds. Strategy: What’s the best strategy to […]