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Summer brings longer days and growing pastures, but it also brings rising temperatures that can take a toll on livestock. Heat stress doesn't just make animals uncomfortable—it can affect feed intake, growth, milk production, reproduction, and overall health. Recognizing the signs early and taking steps to keep animals cool can help them stay healthy and productive throughout the hottest months of the year. Whether you care for cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, or other livestock, understanding how to manage summer heat is an important part of seasonal animal care. What Is Heat Stress? Heat stress occurs when an animal's...

Koi are beautiful, hardy fish that can live for decades when given proper care. While many pond owners focus on water quality and filtration, feeding habits play an equally important role in keeping koi healthy and active. Feeding too much, choosing the wrong food, or ignoring seasonal changes can all impact your fish's health and your pond's overall balance. Here are some of the most common koi feeding mistakes and simple ways to avoid them. Overfeeding Your Koi One of the biggest mistakes pond owners make is feeding more food than their koi can eat. Although koi often appear hungry...

Summer brings longer days, increased activity, and plenty of opportunities for backyard flocks to thrive. However, as temperatures climb, chickens can quickly become stressed by the heat. Excessive heat can impact egg production, feed intake, and overall flock health. By taking a few proactive steps, you can help your birds stay comfortable, productive, and healthy throughout the hottest months of the year. Recognizing Heat Stress in Chickens Unlike humans, chickens cannot sweat to cool themselves down. Instead, they regulate body temperature by panting and holding their wings away from their bodies. When temperatures rise, it's important to watch for signs...

As temperatures rise, proper hydration becomes one of the most important parts of summer animal care. Horses and livestock rely heavily on water to regulate body temperature, support digestion, and maintain overall health. During hot weather, dehydration and heat stress can happen quickly if animals don’t have enough access to clean, fresh water. Here are some important hydration tips to help keep your animals healthy and comfortable throughout the summer months. Understand How Much Water Animals Need Water intake increases significantly during hot weather. The amount varies depending on species, size, activity level, and temperature. On average: Horses may drink...

Is your pasture worn out and patchy? Is the cover thin and are unwanted plants encroaching on the space? Are your animals’ needs not being met when they graze? Seeding and fertilizing pastures can help keep fields in top condition to provide nourishing forage and a comfortable space for your horses, cattle, and other grazers. Why Seed and Fertilize? A pasture is much more than an open space with grass cover. When well-managed, your pasture can be a thriving, productive field that meets most or all of the nutritional requirements of its grazers, whether your horses, cattle, goats, sheep, alpacas,...