How to determine if cattle are bulls, steers, cows or heifers
WEBJul 30, 2015 · A side view of the animal will offer you the best view to determine the gender. Cows have udders; bulls have scrotum. Steers will not have testes like bulls. Heifers have teats but no visible ...
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How to determine when a cow is in heat - Farm and Dairy
WEBJan 9, 2018 · During estrus, the cow is influenced by increased levels of estrogen, causing her to display signs that she is in heat. Within the first 24 hours of these initial signs, an egg is released and ...
How to tell the difference between types of corn - Farm and Dairy
WEBAug 29, 2015 · What it’s used for: More than 93 percent of dent corn is used for animal feed. It is also used raw in industry. White dent corn has a higher starch content than yellow dent, so it is commonly ...
How to make sure farm fresh eggs are safe to eat
WEBJun 22, 2021 · It is most often caused by a ruptured blood vessel during yolk formation. According to the American Egg Board, eggs with blood spots are safe to eat. Just remove the blood spot with a spoon. Wash ...
Everything you need to know about pickling cucumbers
WEBJul 10, 2018 · Wash cucumbers. Cut 1/16-inch slice off blossom end and discard, leaving ¼-inch of stem attached. Dissolve ¾ cup salt in 2 gals water. Pour over cucumbers and let stand 12 hours. Drain salt ...
How to identify common breeds of beef cattle - Farm and Dairy
WEBJun 13, 2017 · It is the most common breed of beef cattle in the U.S., known for superior muscling and marbling qualities. To be labeled “Certified Angus Beef” by USDA Graders, cattle must meet 10 criteria ...
Estimating your corn silage yield - Farm and Dairy
WEBSep 26, 2019 · Each 7.5 bushels of corn will yield about one ton of silage. As yields continue to increase, you will see up to eight bushels of grain per ton of silage. Of course, those are both rough estimates ...
How to develop farm mission, vision statements - Farm and Dairy
WEBJan 11, 2017 · Core values define how you and your employees will run the farm or business to meet your vision and mission. They set principles and values. Keywords used may include: ethical, high quality ...
How to manage your garden after too much rain - Farm and Dairy
WEBJun 23, 2015 · Turn off your irrigation system. Stop watering your garden when rain is in the forecast. Even though soil moisture levels may be high, excess rain can remove oxygen from the soil and drown roots ...