Living on a fixed income can be challenging, but you can live well without feeling like you must scrimp and penny-pinch by following the steps to a solid financial plan.
A living will is a written, legal document that ensures that an individual’s end-of-life wishes are honored (COA of Southwestern Ohio 2022). It contains instructions for the medical treatments an individual would or would not want to keep them alive, as well as preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation.
Applying lime to soil neutralizes acidity and subsequently increases pH, a major driver in nutrient availability. Managing pH in muck or organic soils (>20% organic matter) in Ohio differs from mineral soils, with a long-standing recommendation to keep organic soils at a target pH of 5.3 to minimize the risk of micronutrient deficiencies (Culman et al. 2020).
Ohio boasts a strong wine industry with wineries located across the state. The last 30 years has seen tremendous growth in the number of Ohio wineries due to a strong consumer demand, coordinated marketing efforts from Ohio Grape Industries Committee, and multifaceted and research-based extension programs from The Ohio State University. As of January 2022, there are 373 wineries in Ohio.
Before creating a ration, it is essential to know the nutrient requirements for the type of animal you are feeding and the role of each nutrient class in the diet.
Heavy rain events and strong storms are becoming more frequent in the eastern US corn belt, and have the potential to damage corn crops planted in the region. In addition to heavy rain and wind, hail may also accompany these storms. Damage to corn associated with these storms can manifest as reduced stand due to broken plants, partial to full plant defoliation from leaf loss, or as root lodging (stalks fall without breaking) or stalk breakage (i.e., greensnap).
African swine fever is a disease caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). ASFV is a viral pathogen found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, it has spread through China, Mongolia, Vietnam, parts of Europe and has been detected in the western hemisphere for the first time in over 40 years in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It has never been found in the United States but remains a constant threat. The virus does not infect people but is devastating to domestic and wild pigs and kills up to 100% of infected animals.
Horse owners and managers need a basic understanding of how the equine gastrointestinal tract (GIT) functions to provide ideal nutrition and management for animals in their care. This fact sheet provides practical knowledge of the physiology and function of the equine GIT and its relation to best practices. Fundamental knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract and how it relates to performance and health is essential to making informed decisions about equine feeding.
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. These viruses infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Disease severity ranges from mild to severe illness and can cause death. The flu infects many different species including humans, pigs, horses, dogs, marine mammals, and birds, including wild birds and domestic poultry (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017). There are four types of flu: Influenza A, B, C, and D (World Health Organization n.d.).
