There are a lot of things that need to be considered when caring for livestock during the winter. As the weather forecast dips, it’s extremely important to prepare your animals for severe weather conditions. Remember, the saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? Well, if you...

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If you've been tasked with caring for livestock, you know how important it is to be able to identify livestock illness symptoms and properly treat the animal once it is sick. Today we're going to learn about 5 common livestock illnesses and how to identify them. Contagious Diseases Foot and...

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Remember, there are many nutrients livestock animals need, but the most important is water. Today we're going to look at the daily water intake requirements for your livestock. Water is so important that animals in the wild make it a priority to find a water source in order to survive....

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Is your automatic waterer ready for the winter? We've put together a checklist all Nelson Automatic Waterer owners should go through prior to frigid weather arriving. As always, if you have any questions or issues, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email. Before you...

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Alpacas' are often times mistaken for llamas, but generally speaking alpacas' tend to be noticeably smaller. That said, these two species are very closely related and can successfully crossbred. Thinking about keeping alpacas? Here's 7 things you need to know. Shelter When adding a shelter to your property, consider seasonal...

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Dehydration can be a serious problem that can turn potentially life threatening if not dealt with quickly. Today we’re going to discuss what to look for and what you should do when your animal shows the initial signs of dehydration. If you think your animal is suffering from dehydration experts...

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