Raising livestock means dealing with parasites. Although parasites cannot be completely eliminated, good treatment protocols keep them at bay. “We know parasite burdens have a large impact on production,” said veterinarian Dr. Carling Matejka . “They truly are silent profit thieves. Having a large p...

Snakes aren’t at the top of most people’s “favorite animal” list. But they have a purpose and can be useful in rodent control on farms. Anna Wiker, outreach coordinator with the Kentucky Master Naturalist Volunteer Program , is aware that many people aren’t fond of snakes. “Snakes can be an environm...

Hello, farm family! I know you’ve been there. You run into a fellow farmer at the hardware store or the local diner. You exchange comments about the weather, tariffs and the family. Then, you notice that something is off. It might be something explicit. A catch in his voice. A tear in her eye. A sta...