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How to Prevent and Treat Horse Fly Bites on Livestock

Farmbrite

How to Prevent and Treat Horse Fly Bites on Livestock Did you know that horse flies can cause serious injury to your livestock? If your livestock is already suffering from these pests, there are treatments available that can help alleviate their pain and discomfort while also preventing further damage!

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Could Hydroponic Fodder Solve the West’s Water Woes?

Modern Farmer

Al Noorda of Cedar Fort, Utah started using fodder for his grass-fed beef cattle and horses in 2014, following years of drought at his mixed-use ranch. This has significantly lowered the water use of his Spring Creek Livestock and Feed , while boosting his bottom line.

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Opinion: To Find the Future of Food, We Need to Look to the Past

Modern Farmer

And growing meat in the lab, from cultured stem cells in bioreactors will eliminate the need for raising livestock, and all the environmental havoc that goes with it. If we’re really serious about forestalling famine, we need to stop feeding so much grain to livestock, and save the wheat, corn, and rice we grow for human consumption.

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Where in the World is Understanding Ag?

UnderstandingAg

The Gaucho was swinging a set of ‘boleadoras; above his head, which is the traditional tool to help them wrangle cattle. It is always very exciting to see cattle operations in different environments. Its topography of rolling hills, covered with massive eucalyptus trees and beautiful meadows of rye grass, are sure to not disappoint.

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The Rancher's Guide to Sustainable Grazing Practices

Farmbrite

As the sun sets over the rolling hills and the cattle graze peacefully in the meadows, it's easy to appreciate the timeless beauty of ranching. Animal Welfare: Well-managed grazing practices ensure that cattle have access to fresh forage and clean water, which directly impacts their health and well-being.

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Measuring and Valuing: Farmers, workers and community

Sustainable Food Trust

The farm is an organic fifth-generation beef and dairy farm in north Somerset, which is mainly made up of permanent pasture and hay meadows, both rich in native grasses, wildflowers and wildlife. As all life depends on soil health, we believe that farmers and livestock have an essential role to play.

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Summer reading 2024: Our recommended food and farming reads

Sustainable Food Trust

Graves looks at how the country-wide shift from traditional mixed farms with carefully managed infield-outfield systems to mass livestock farming – primarily of sheep – has taken its toll. One of these, a Longhorn Limousin cross, who would later come to be known as Bullock 374, was purchased by Robinson.

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