by rwm-admin | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
While this topic has been written at least 100 times, it’s that time of year to write about it again. Yep, you guessed it, grass tetany (or grass staggers). While researching for this article, I reached out to a cattleman, a beef nutritionist, and a veterinarian to...
by rwm-admin | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is a good “rule of thumb” when it comes to estimating final processing weight? I have heard anywhere between 20% and 30%, to me, this sounds like an “educated” guess. In a 2022 field study of 200 Ross 308’s the findings indicate a good “rule of thumb” is an...
by rwm-admin | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Brooding is the liftoff phase of chick development. What happens in the brooder will determine how well your chickens will perform throughout their life. Broiler chicks are in the brooder for 14 – 21 days depending on location and climate. The first 14 days of...
by rwm-admin | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Managing livestock in the winter makes you truly appreciate the spring that follows. Here are 5 tips for keeping livestock healthy and maintaining production during the winter. This article is broad across multiple species of livestock because these tips apply to all...
by rwm-admin | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Resaca Sun Feeds has two changes to announce about the pellet sizes offered. We have recently purchased a new pellet die, and the new die will slightly change the size of our standard pellet, and the second change is our poultry grower feeds will be made in a medium...
by rwm-admin | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yolk color is a hot topic for farmers and feed mills alike. So much is driving the desire for a golden yolk, but it really comes down to customer demand. Fellow breakfast eaters love cracking open eggs and seeing a nice yellow-orange yolk. Some even believe that a...
