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Blog · 02. October 2024
1. Handling livestock by the traditional approach, or 2. Handling livestock by the Low Stress Stockmanship Approach...
Experience the difference yourself!
Blog · 14. August 2024
When mentioning heat stress in pigs, many people think it occurs only in the summer.
However, heat stress in pigs occurs as soon as the ambient temperature of the pig exceeds the thermoneutral zone, the animal can no longer, or insufficiently, dissipate its own body heat. It does not have to be summer for this to happen!
Blog · 12. August 2024
A sufficiently high flow rate in "Fast Fill" cattle drinkers or a sufficiently large (and clean), drinking trough in addition to space around the drinker in these days is more than a must.
Blog · 12. August 2024
Depending on the starter/concentrate intake during heat stress, and the duration of heat stress, it may be beneficial to delay weaning for a week or more.
Blog · 11. August 2024
Calves with heat stress grow at least 15% less compared to calves without heat stress.
Blog · 10. August 2024
Despite their large body surface area in relation to their weight, calves also suffer from heat stress.
Blog · 09. August 2024
In summer temperatures, how often do you check your calves to make sure they are not too hot?
Blog · 03. August 2024
Keep in mind: "If you make an animal feel like you have all day, it only takes a few minutes. However, if you make the animal feel like you only have a few minutes, it often takes all day"
Blog · 25. July 2024
Eighteen horses died in a fire at a horse stable on the night of Wednesday, July 24, to Thursday, July 25, according to a fire department spokesman. The horse barn was completely destroyed by the fire.
Only two horses could be rescued out of the stable. No persons were injured.
It is unfortunately the reality that when there is a barn fire, horses do not want to go outside, or even run back into the barn.
Why they do this is not entirely known, however a number of factors play a role:
Blog · 03. July 2024
Because of the number of questions, I get from vacationers on this topic, some of my suggestions are listed below. Feel free to share them with your acquaintances and relatives who are planning a hiking vacation in the countryside of Germany, Austria or Switzerland.