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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...

Avian Influenza in Chickens and Why Biosecurity is Your Best Defense by Nancy Jefferson, Ph.D.   -- Poultry Nutritionist, Kalmbach Feeds Biosecurity is the only effective defense against avian influenza. There are no feed or water additives that prevent or treat the virus, so strict prevention practices are essential to protect your flock of poultry. What is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza (AI) has been a major concern in the poultry industry for a number of years.  There are two primary strains of avian influenza – low pathogenic (LPAI) and highly pathogenic (HPAI).  Birds infected with Low Pathogenic AI may become ill, but they...

Supporting Chicken Egg Production Through Proper Nutrition Few things are more rewarding than gathering fresh eggs each morning when raising chickens. But if you've noticed a dip in your hens' laying or shell quality, you might wonder: Is my flock getting the nutrition they need? Veteran chicken owners know that egg production naturally has its ups and downs. Even with good care, birds sometimes face challenges during stress, molting, or seasonal changes. The key to steady, high-quality egg production isn't trial-and-error with supplements; it's providing a complete feed that already contains the right balance of vitamins and minerals. With carefully...

Join us! Tuesday, June 24  -- 6pm - 8pm @ the White County Agricenter.   Topics:  **The Equine Digestive System -- Megan Jacobs, Kalmbach Feeds  ** Equine Laminitis -- Dr. Emily Vermillion, Equine Medical Center of GA  ** Equine Vaccinations & DeWorming -- Jaclyn Bleckley, AHI  To Sign-Up, please call us @ 706.865.2831 (We're serving dinner -- an RSVP is kindly requested.)  

Feeding and Managing the Spring Lamb by Jeff Kaufman, Ph.D., PAS Lambing can happen in different seasons, but spring lambing falls around Easter and can add some additional excitement to the official ending of winter. When born in the spring, lambs thrive due to the mild temperatures and the fast-growing quality pastures. Similarly, the lambs are also growing fast, so their nutrition needs to focus on their growth and also their health. That fast growth means they have a high requirement for energy and protein in their diet, and a well-managed pasture with other diet considerations for these lambs is important for...