Stephanie and John Jung have lived and raised their blended family near Mina, South Dakota, since their marriage in 2009. John’s father and grandfather were known for the Lazy J Bar brand, and he became the third generation to raise cattle in Edmunds County. Stephanie purchased her first registered cows in 1988, and John started... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
The effective management of Salmonella in poultry production is a critical concern for food safety. With over 2500 serotypes of Salmonella identified, it is a| Sioux Nation Ag
Benzimidazoles, or white dewormers, are important tools for managing internal parasites, but it’s essential to use this class of dewormers correctly. Leonor Sicalo Gianechini, DVM, PhD, University of Georgia, and Nathan Meyer, DVM, PhD, Boehringer Ingelheim, offer these tips to ensure your oral drench delivers the desired results. Correct placement An efective purge with white... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
Although the parasite Cryptosporidium was first identified at the beginning of the 20th century by physician-parasitologist Ernest Tyzzer, it was not until| Sioux Nation Ag
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Meet Lauren Roling, who is a senior at McCook Central High School. She plans to complete a Communication Sciences and Disorders degree and complete the necessary steps to become a Doctor of Audiology, which will enable her to help rural communities tackle the issue of hearing loss in agriculture. Q. What ag activities have you... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
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Flies, the pesky buggers! Flies left uncontrolled, especially horn flies, can torture cattle with up to 120,000 bites per day. Up to as many as 4000 horn flies can be found on the back of a cow, and those flies can consume 30 blood meals a day, which adds up to 120,000 irritating bites. Not... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
When does heat stress occur? Heat stress occurs when the bird’s core body temperature increases to fatal temperatures due to poor heat loss and limited coping means. Environmental temperature and humidity play a role in heat stress. Thus, it is key to measure both the temperature and humidity in the barn. Temperature The thermoneutral zone... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
Natural variation in the body weights of growing pigs affects how pigs are managed and marketed. Many known factors influence the growth performance of pigs. However, more recently, the importance of the microbial communities residing in the gastrointestinal tract and their contributions to digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function have been investigated. Light and heavy... Read more »| Sioux Nation Ag
A common saying in the dairy industry is, “When milk prices are high, I want to milk more cows, and when milk prices are low, I need to milk more cows.” This| Sioux Nation Ag
Signs of an overcrowded holding pen include cows with their heads up, unable to plant their four feet on the ground, and looking restless and uncomfortable.| Sioux Nation Ag
