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Cold Weather Challenges

In the event of extreme cold weather snaps, even cattlemen who have experience calving in these conditions may benefit from a review of recommendations as the calving season continues.

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Brain Health: The Impact of Chronic Stress

Stress affects everyone. Stress is your body’s response to a real or perceived harmful situation.

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Sit Less and Move More

Many people may feel frustrated because of jobs that force them to stay sitting for long hours during the day. If you are one of those people, don’t get discouraged!

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The Multiple Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness is a term encompassing many different dimensions and living a healthy life involves an active process of adopting behaviors in many different interacting areas.

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Target Heart Rate: Finding the Right Intensity

For many individuals, determining if you are working at a moderate or vigorous intensity may be tricky.

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Heterosis and its Impact

Heterosis is not new to the livestock industry and its benefits have been well documented.

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Saving and Investing: Tools and Calculators

Both saving and investing are important parts of your financial life and there are distinct differences between the two.

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Teaching Children About Money

Children are not born with “money sense.” However, parents can help children understand money matters by letting them take part in regular discussions about using family income.

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How did a Poultry Germ Change to Cause Severe Disease in Calves and People?

In 2015, a specific strain of a germ called Salmonella heidelberg made 56 people sick in 15 different states.

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Tips For Fast Wound Healing

Did you know your nutritional status can greatly impact the way you heal a wound?