Curb Weight Vs Gross Weight

Keep your cattle off the grain by paying special attention to the forage you supply them with in the pasture. “That grassfed supplement mix did better than grains and was cheaper,” Buchanan says.

Their method of feeding on leaves is skeletonization, consuming the tissue between the veins. Some species may spend more than a single year as larvae, others emerge in the next spring or summer as mature beetles.In the lawn, a large infestation of grubs...

The Red Angus Association was later developed to protect and promote the purebred Red Angus. Photo by Russell Graves History: Angus bulls were first transported from Scotland to Kansas around 1870.

To a large extent, modern gardening mimics big ag instead of nature. Based on annual crops, the robotic and linear repetition of plant-harvest-replant not only creates a monoculture, it also ensures monotony.

Some people swear by it. Use It Or Lose It? Manufacturers of predator urine for use by poultry owners are clear that the product you're purchasing is the actual waste product of a predatory animal—not a synthetic or chemical substance that mimics the...

The Hay Price Calculator app retails for $0.99. Android versions are in development. The “Healthy Horse” app allows horse owners and professionals to estimate the body weight of various adult horses—Arabians, ponies, stock, saddle and miniature—by...

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Acidosis is caused by the overfeeding of grain, specifically. Bacteria in the sheep's rumen use the carbohydrates in grain to make acid. Overfeeding sheep is more harmful to the animals' health than most people might know.

There are three kinds of miniature livestock: Naturally tiny breeds that evolved as small animals to better survive the conditions nature handed them. Think Soay sheep and British Shetland ponies .

While the theory behind concepts like food miles is solid, a recent study in the journal Landscape and Urban Planning by by UC Santa Barbara professor David Cleveland puts a number on the impact of growing vegetables at home: Every pound of produce grown...

Even the mutton (meat of sheep older than one year) is said to be tasty. They also grow a lustrous fleece with a staple length of four to six inches that weighs approximately six to nine pounds.

This breed's gentle nature and medium size makes them a good 4-H sheep for kids. Special Considerations/Notes: Toughing out Britain's capricious climate has created a hardy, thick-wooled breed that tolerates rain, snow, and wind well.

The country is also working toward halving its food waste by 2025. To Charity Tesco , a large grocery-store chain in England, is donating leftover food from 10 stores to charity several times per week.

A load leveler distributes the tongue weight between the trailer axles and the rear truck axle to keep your truck level for better control and to keep your lights aimed at the proper height.

As said before, some plants will happily grow on the forest floor and are easily accessible, while most will require some tree climbing to be reached. The species here are far from what are commonly sold in nurseries, but they seem more precious to me!

That putrid egg was was fresh, but it sunk in water just like the rest. But, that morning I went hungry. Because the egg was only two days old, and because it was handled like all the other healthy eggs, I was certain one of my hens was suffering.

Instead of Parmesan, try 3 ounces of crumbled, soft goat cheese; 3 ounces of crumbled gorgonzola; or even a 1/2 cup of grated gruyere. Serves: 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 2 medium yellow onions, quartered 4 medium leeks, about 2 pounds 1/4 cup olive oil salt and...

The light custard binds together the ripe fruit. I like to use small, not-too-ripe Seckel pears for this dessert but any pear will do. INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 3 tablespoons any weight of cream, sour cream or yogurt 3 tablespoons melted butter 3/4 cup sugar...

Class 3 – All types of tag-along trailers over 4,000 lbs. I bought our stock trailer at a large consignment auction, on a cold March afternoon, back in the mid-1980s. To a maximum of 10,000 lbs.

This will keep the weeds down and preserve moisture. When the soil crusts over, the water wicks out and evaporates with surprising efficiency. Whether blown in by wind, transported by birds or buried in topsoil, all weed seeds need to do is wait for the...

I recommend designing your display to be easily dismantled and condensed as the bounty wanes. The fewer empty compartments you have, the better the table will look. Split Your Offerings Let's say you still have a lot of one crop left (this is often peppers...

Potted plants are a way to bring nature indoors or to organize an outdoor garden. If you regularly recycle plastic bottles, leave some whole or cut them into thirds to line the bottom of your planters without adding much weight to the containers.If you...

As with the fluctuating prices of supply and demand, the total cost of transport can vary. Add in the cost of ground transportation to the additional transportation costs. In addition, you are paying for the fees of the truck whether it is full or not,...

Use these quick facts to get to know rabbits inside and out. Rabbit Physiology Life span: 9 to 12 years Heart rate: 130 to 135 beats per minute Respiratory rate: 32 to 60 breaths per minute Rectal temperature: 100 to 103 degrees F Water intake: 50 to...

Colors are black, white, partridge, buff, gray and blue. Egg Size: Small They are friendly and make good pets. The breed comes in two varieties: bearded and non-bearded. Silkies need particularly clean conditions to keep their feathers looking good.

Hellstrip is a rather evocative word for the area between the street and sidewalk or driveway that is nearly impossible to keep verdant. Most places will allow you to landscape, but have strict regulations on plant height for safety reasons.

However, be cautious when recycling windows. Tags garden , gardening , Lists , trellis , upcycle When you're choosing your piece, look for something sturdy and not apt to tip over with the weight of soil and water.