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Summer Trials & Tribulations  Written by:  Dr. Nicole Rambo, Equine Nutritionist, Tribute® Equine Nutrition Summer is a great time to ride, but it can also bring its own set of challenges. From mysterious skin "funk", crumbly hooves, fly stomping, and dehydration, there are plenty of little issues that can sneak up on horse owners this time of year. In this week's podcast, we're sharing practical tips to help your horse stay healthy and comfortable through the dog days of summer. We'll cover: Why repeated wet-to-dry cycles can be harder on hooves than you might think. What causes common summer skin...

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...

Article by:  Sydney Tisthammer • July 28, 2026 -- Nano-Yield..the Nanotechnology Company  We get asked all the time, “What is nanotechnology and how does it work?”  While the answer may seem complex, it’s actually quite simple. Let’s touch on five main ways that nanotechnology is transforming crop nutrient delivery, although there are many more. What is Nanotechnology? Nano-Yield® uses patented nanotechnology in all of our products. Nanotechnology serves as our delivery system for crop inputs. But what does this mean? Nanoparticles are incredibly small—between 10 and 100 nanometers. That’s smaller than a virus! Their small size allows them to enter...

White grubs, the larval stage of May/June beetles (Phyllophaga spp.), can reduce forage
production by feeding on grass roots. This bulletin summarizes identification, scouting,
treatment expectations, and long-term management for Northeast Georgia producers.

The Complete Guide to Helping Chickens Through Summer Heat by Nancy Jefferson, Ph.D., Poultry Nutrition & Technical Services, Kalmbach Feeds Summer can be one of the most challenging seasons for backyard chickens. Heat can influence feed intake, water consumption, egg production, activity levels, and overall flock health. Unlike humans, chickens cannot sweat. They rely on natural cooling mechanisms to regulate body temperature, which means prolonged periods of heat and humidity can place significant stress on your flock. Understanding how heat affects chickens is the first step toward preventing problems before they occur. With proper hydration, nutrition, housing, and daily management, backyard flock...