Lakeland Blogs
Your Guide to Safe Animal Handling
As a livestock farmer, animal handling isn’t just a big part of your job—it is your job. Keeping you and your animal safe is paramount,...
Equipped for Success: Getting Ready for Your Lambs and Kids
Lambing and kidding season is a critical time for sheep and goat farmers, and between preparing facilities, stocking up on supplies, and assisting with the...
Spring Time-Saving Strategies for Farmers Like You
Spring is one of the busiest—and muddiest—times for your farm. But with the right planning, you can work smarter, not harder. Don’t fight with the...
Reducing Stress: Calving Preparation
Calving season is a high-stakes time for cattle farmers everywhere, and while it brings excitement, it also features a healthy dose of stress and anxiety....
Winter Farm Infrastructure: Tips for Smooth Operations
Winter is tough on farms. Freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and unpredictable weather put constant pressure on your farm’s infrastructure, making regular maintenance and troubleshooting more...
Why Your Horse Stall Design Matters
Proper stall design is important when it comes to ensuring the well-being of horses. From providing a comfortable resting space to promoting safety and security,...
Upgrade Your Stable with Customized Horse Stalls
In the heart of every stable lies a unique vision, a distinctive layout, and an individualized approach to operations. At Lakeland Farm and Ranch Direct,...
Guide to Sheep & Goat Handling Packages
Purchasing sheep and goat handling equipment can be a daunting task for first-timers. There are so many factors to consider and so many decisions to...
Low-Stress Livestock Sorting Basics
Most farmers know how stressful it can be to sort livestock. At any point, an animal (or handler) could slip and hurt themselves. Over the...
Everything You Need to Know Before Trimming Goat Hooves
Goat hoof care is one of the building blocks to raising a healthy and thriving herd of animals. Often, hooves are overlooked and allowed to...
How Stress-Free Handling Improves Vaccine Administration
Vaccinating livestock can be a tricky and nerve-wracking process. Animals don’t know that we’re only trying to help them, and without organization and planning, the...
How to Prepare for Calving Season
Preparing for calving season can be an exciting process. Having everything ready before the first cow goes into labor will make for a much less...