Sioux Nation Ag - Marshall

02/17/2025

02/15/2025

Lameness is frustrating and hard to manage. In case you missed it last year, we are sharing this article again to help you set up your flock for success.

Finish lameness is caused by multiple factors - learn how to work with your veterinarian to position your flock for success.

02/14/2025

Many livestock issues result from feed-related concerns. On this Throwback Thursday, we are looking at how following sound nutritional practices can help prevent disease and save us time, effort, and money.

As we head into lambing and kidding season, it’s a perfect time to discuss all the wonderful issues we can face when feeding sheep and goats. I am not a

02/13/2025

It's the calving season, and it's a great time to re-air this episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast, in which Merck Animal Health veterinarian Dr. Brent Meyer shares his expertise on neonatal calf vaccination.

There is an art to vaccinating calves

02/12/2025

Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.

Monitoring estrus intensity in cattle helps optimize reproduction and can be done efficiently with visual estrus detection aids.

02/11/2025

How does Sioux Nation Ag Center’s DakotaStart Calf Paste help calves fight off scour-causing agents?

The Egg Protein Technology (EPT) in DakotaStart Calf Paste comes from hens hyperimmunized with antigens, resulting in an immune response of antibodies in the yolks. Yolk proteins are harvested for this one-of-a-kind product.

02/11/2025

It's that time again when we may need to supplement or replace milk for our livestock babes. In this Sioux Nation on Location - Management Minute episode, our nutritionist, Mandy Thomas, gives us practical guidance on how to best feed these little ones.

To ensure your animals are receiving the correct amount of nutrients, this episode is devoted to the proper weighing and mixing of milk replacer.

02/08/2025

When employees understand expectations and perform effectively, your operation can find success. In case you missed it the first time, we are re-posting this article that highlights the importance of training.

“In my experience, employees with access to training and training resources are better prepared to do great work and are more motivated,” says Stacey Voight,

02/07/2025

It's that time again - are you prepared? On this Throwback Thursday, we take another look at this article to help producers be ready for this busy time.

Calving season is right around the corner, meaning now is the time to ensure you are prepared. A little organization now can help you avoid a scramble in a

02/06/2025

On this episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast, host Jill Funke introduces the company's newest nutritionist, discussing the commitment to strengthening herds and producer profits.

On this episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast, host Jill Funke introduces the company's newest nutritionist, discussing the commitment to strengthening herds

02/05/2025

Backyard Advantage is Sioux Nation Ag Center’s expert-formulated flock feed. Reproductive hens require quality nutrition to lay consistently and produce strong shells. Backyard Advantage is:
• Fortified with highly available calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
• Offered as a pellet or meal that contains vital egg production nutrients.
• Made from locally sourced and produced ingredients.

02/05/2025

As we move away from antibiotics, probiotics have made their way into poultry diets.

Probiotics Gut health Treatments and prevention Nutritionist: Understanding probiotics is key to managing them effectively in poultry Learn more about the complex interplay related to probiotics 23 December 2022 1 minute read By: Poultry Health Today With the ever-increasing shift to “no-antibioti...

02/04/2025

The Egg Protein Technology (EPT) in Sioux Nation Ag Center's DakotaStart Calf Paste targets scour-causing agents, including Rota, E.coli, Corona, Clostridia, Salmonella, Crypto, Coccidia. It decreases the severity of the reaction to pathogens. Pick some up today to give to your calves who did not receive enough colostrum, experience intestinal disturbances like scours, or have experienced stress.

02/03/2025

It's baby time! When some of those newborns do not get that essential substance from their mother, Sioux Nation's Mandy Thomas reminds us that we have a 12-hour window to provide it.

We talk about it all the time because colostrum is so essential to the trajectory of a baby's health.