Scotland Sioux Nation

10/17/2025

At Sioux Nation Ag Center, continuing education is vital for our technical staff. Recently, staff in our veterinary department participated in a wet lab training day sponsored by our partners from Zoetis.

10/17/2025

F***l sample testing helps you determine if your current program is working, what changes you need to make to future strategies, and keep ahead of resistance issues to keep your herd healthy, gaining, and productive. Celebrate this Throwback Thursday by giving this article a quick read.

F***l sample testing is part of monitoring product effectiveness as it helps producers measure the success of their current products and the timing of their

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

The subject of the Sioux Nation Podcast today is implants—those small but powerful tools that play a big role in beef performance. But as feedlot dynamics shift and Days on Feed continue to stretch longer, producers are facing new questions about how and when to use implants effectively. Listen for valuable insights regarding those questions.

The subject of the Sioux Nation Podcast today is implants—those small but powerful tools that play a big role in beef performance. But as feedlot dynamics

10/15/2025

Wounds in poultry can lead to infections, inflammation, and even death. Delayed healing, abscesses, and systemic infections can also develop. The collective effects of wounds can lead to commercial losses in a flock.

Ideally, the bird with a wound should be separated from the flock. Otherwise, pen mates may try to peck on the wound, making it worse (and eventually killing

10/14/2025

Humans often head south for warmer living conditions this time of year when the temps start to fall. Little creatures like this make a shorter journey that brings them inside our barns, buildings, and houses. Visit us for solutions to the problem of unwanted guests!
Rodents are Small. Why Make a Big Issue Out of Them?
https://www.siouxnationag.com/rodents-are-small-why-make-a-big-issue-out-of-them/
Intercept the Annual Rodent Migration
https://www.siouxnationag.com/intercept-the-annual-rodent-migration/
Barn Cats: The best form of rodent control
https://www.siouxnationag.com/barn-cats-the-best-form-of-rodent-control/

10/10/2025

It's weaning time again! To help you through the process, Sioux Nation Ag Center has several articles and videos from the resources section of their website. If you need additional help, our veterinarians and production consultants are ready for your call!
https://www.siouxnationag.com/tips-for-reducing-stress-when-weaning-calves/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/what-vaccines-do-my-weaned-calves-need-and-when-should-i-give-them/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/can-your-weaned-calves-access-their-feed/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/what-should-i-deworm-my-calves-with-at-weaning/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/importance-of-water-for-weaned-calves/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/how-to-feed-newly-weaned-calves/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/benefits-of-early-weaning-in-cattle-2/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/benefits-of-early-weaning-in-cattle/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/benefits-of-early-weaning-in-cattle/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/videos/why-preweaning-vaccinations-are-beneficial/
https://www.siouxnationag.com/pinkeye-in-cattle-can-reduce-beef-calf-weaning-weight/

10/10/2025

Taking small steps to address air leakage issues reduces fuel costs for producers, and every cent saved ads up, which is why we are re-posting this article for Throwback Thursday today.

Taking small steps to address air leakage issues reduces fuel costs for producers, and every little savings adds up.

10/09/2025

It's cornstalk season, which is why we are re-airing this episode of the Sioux Nation Podcast. Listen as SDSU's Heather Gessner returns to the program to help us consider all of the factors to make the best decision on what we should do with our cornstalks after harvest.

These are the factors to consider when deciding what to do with your cornstalks

10/08/2025

On the blog today, we feature this article that provides management guidelines to salvage a damaged wheat crop.

Weather conditions in South Dakota and the Great Plains occasionally pose challenges to plant health and crop quality. In the case of wheat, vomitoxin or