Have you ever been slimed by a sneezing cow? I have and I can’t resist sharing the moment, which was caught on video during a recent farm visit. It’s part of a new series I’m producing to explain many of the tools we, as farmers and veterinarians, use to keep animals healthy. I explain more about it and share the blooper video in my latest blog.
At a time when the general population is more removed from agriculture than ever before, it is critically important to engage our youth. A recent exchange I had with students in Arizona reminded me that we must seize every opportunity to provide a window into our world. I share our exchange in my latest blog in hopes it will spark ideas and interest among others in agriculture.
What does a star athlete have in common with farm livestock? A precise diet with carefully achieved nutritional balance. You might be surprised to learn that minerals and other approved nutritional products are just as important to farmers as they are to coaches. Learn more about it – and the connection to antibiotic use – in my latest blog.