Dr. Sarah’s Essentials

10/26/2026

The most effective parasite management tool on your farm is your rotation schedule.

Parasite larvae live at the base of grass which means overgrazing puts your animals directly in the highest larval zone on your property when they graze too close to the ground.

A 30-60 day rest window breaks the cycle. Strip grazing keeps animals off already-grazed areas. Dragging pastures during dry weather exposes larvae to heat and UV.

This is where the conversation starts on my farm. Save this and swipe through. More pillars of the approach coming soon.

10/17/2026

10/13/2026

It is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. DATCP recognizes that all of Wisconsin is on the ancestral land of Indigenous people and affirms its commitment to collaborate with the 12 Tribal Nations located in the state, 11 of which are federally recognized.

Do you know about DATCP’s Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program? DATCP recognizes the significance of food sovereignty to the Tribal Nations and values the opportunity to collaborate through this funding to purchase and distribute culturally appropriate foods in the Tribal Nations.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Howard's Hardware Hank

10/12/2026

We’re heading to Pet Expo LAX! 🐾

This Saturday, October 17, Dr. Sarah’s Essentials will have a booth at the Omni Center in Onalaska from 9AM to 4PM. Come meet Dr. Sarah, a veterinarian with 20+ years of experience, and check out our small-batch, non-toxic Natural Pet Care products.

The best part is that the expo is put on by AWARE (Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Efforts), and every ticket dollar goes back to Wisconsin rescues, shelters, and sanctuaries. You’ll find shopping, education, kids’ activities, and plenty of adorable adoptables looking for their forever homes. ❤️

🎟️ Tickets are $7 ($5 after 2pm and for students). Kids 12 & under and veterans get in free. Tickets are available at the door!
Note: due to crowds, personal pets are not allowed (service animals are welcome).

See you there! petexpolax.com

10/12/2026

Seeing beetles stacked up on your sunny windowsill? You’re not alone. Once crops are harvested and temperatures drop, Asian lady beetles head for buildings to spend the winter, especially sunny, south-facing walls.

They’re harmless (no stinging, no disease, no damage to food or fabric), but they can nip, and they leave a smelly yellow stain when stressed.

Dr. Sarah’s tips:
🐞 Seal gaps now. They fit through openings as small as 1/8 inch.
🐞 Vacuum, don’t crush. A knee-high nylon in the hose makes cleanup easy.
🐞 Want something chemical-free? Spray Shoo-Fly Plus or Shoo-Fly 50/50 around your doors and windows. It may help keep them moving along, and it smells great too.

Barn to back door 🌿 drsarahsessentials.com