August 9, 2022
Water is essential for many biological functions, such as animal digestion and thermoregulation. Adequate access to clean drinkable water supports better feed consumption and more efficient nutrient absorption. On average, adult cattle consumes between 10 to 20 gallons of water per day depending on size, diet, and weather conditions. Bad taste and odor due to […]
January 13, 2022
The pandemonium at the bread and milk aisle must mean we are due for some wintery weather and milk sandwiches. At the time of this article, forecasts call for snow, ice, and long periods of sub-freezing temps. While this is not uncommon for our area, we have a few more precautions than your average homeowner […]
December 24, 2021
Not only do good fences make good neighbors, but they are also a critical tool for even the most basic management of livestock and forages. Lack of facilities, more specifically fencing, restricts producers from establishing progressive management strategies such as rotational grazing, defined breeding seasons, weaning, gathering animals to work, and feed. Extension agents can […]
July 6, 2021
Summer in the southeast is usually hot and humid. These environmental conditions can create stress for our livestock. As producers, we are charged with minimizing the impact this stress has on our animals. There are a variety of tools we can use to keep our animals happy and healthy through the summer months. Water: Have […]
July 6, 2021
The Piedmont Research and Education Center, Clemson University’s newest research and education center, was established in 2015. Piedmont REC is comprised of approximately 4,500 acres spread across Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee counties in South Carolina’s beautiful upstate. The Center includes a diverse landscape from cultivated bottomland and rolling pastures to lakefront property and forest lands. […]
May 7, 2021
There are a myriad of resources available to livestock owners discussing grazing options. Rotational grazing, intensive grazing, paddock sizing, and forage varieties are all covered extensively. The one critical topic that is often overlooked is the livestock water supply. Different species of livestock obviously require different amounts of water. A 1,200-pound cow will undoubtedly need […]
