Read the latest articles from the experts at Stockdale’s and the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative.
While controlling the mosquito population on your property can be tough, there are ways that you can discourage them from hanging out in your backyard all summer. This includes controlling the water on your property. The perfect mosquito habitat begins…
Read MoreAs new dog owners, it can be confusing to know what to do to help your puppy be its happiest and healthiest. Follow these 4 useful tips to help get your puppy on the right track to a happy life.…
Read MoreWhen it comes to your dog’s health, it is important to offer him/her quality feed, with the right nutrition for their age. Puppies become adults at 12 months of age and should transition to an adult dog food at that…
Read MoreIn order to produce an egg each day, laying hens need high levels of calcium, vitamins, and minerals. As adults, hens require different nutrients as opposed to when they were growing chicks. Now, much of their energy is devoted to…
Read MoreThe first step to keeping your equine healthy is ensuring that the herd is up to date on current vaccinations and boosters.This helps us as equine owners across the state have the ability to decrease the chances of everyone’s horses contracting…
Read MoreHorses become part of the family over time, and with proper care can live a full, productive, happy life. Therefore, it is important that we take steps towards helping our horses prevent unnecessary health problems. Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is…
Read MoreAs the temperature outside increases, often times so does the chance of your horse becoming dehydrated, particularly if you are working them. A mature, healthy horse will need to consume daily, on average, 1 gallon of water per 100 pounds of…
Read MoreNot having proper fly control can be quite costly in terms of lost production, treatment costs, and disease transmission, taking a significant toll on animals’ comfort and the operation’s bottom line.The three major species for concern are houseflies, face flies,…
Read MoreVaccinating your horse is an important part of their preventative health care. There are many different illnesses that can be detrimental to a horse’s health if exposed to them without vaccination. It’s important to make sure your horse is vaccinated…
Read MoreWhether you're feeding a performance horse or family companion, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative has a quality product to help keep your horse happy and healthy. And now, that quality is even better with the addition of roasted soybeans to 4 Pinnacle…
Read MoreDuring the life of your cowboy hat, it will collect a lot of dirt, stains, and even water damage that should be cared for. Cleaning and following these simple guidelines can ensure that your hat will endure through your next…
Read MoreWhen horses are heavily parasitized and unchecked for long periods, their health can suffer greatly. Weight loss, gastrointestinal disturbances, and anemia are just a few of the negative consequences that can affect horses suffering from heavy parasite loads. It’s very…
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