Livestock Treatment on the Ranch

Like every topic imaginable, there is an over-abundance of information online and in print publications about how to treat sick livestock. And like every other topic, some of the advice is valuable and some is a sales pitch disguised as an article or something some yahoo posted that AI hasn’t screened as “not a credible source.”  Add the fact that science is discovering that some of the treatments we utilized for years in good faith may not be in anyone’s best interest, and sometimes you’re left scratching your head. 

Indecision is not a great feeling when the well-being of your livestock and your livelihood are on the line. Dr Katie Rein will be explaining her recent research, which was funded by a Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (Western SARE) program. Dr. Rein has surveyed and collected data from ranches across Montana, and has compiled recommendations for treatment and “cheat sheets” for the most common livestock ailments on Montana ranches, which she will share during the session.

This discussion will launch Western Sustainability Exchange’s  winter Bull Session series, which features different topics and speakers the last Monday of each month, from November through March. The session will begin at 7:00 p.m., with plenty of time for questions from participants. Mark your calendar for Monday, November 30 at 7 p.m., and watch for your email invitation the week prior. You can also join at November Bull Session.

 November 30th | Zoom