Today everything is closed to give everyone time to fill gas tanks, pick up loose items in the yard, and … More
Category: farm school
Oct 8, 2020 – Raising Bottle Calves
This majority of the information in this blog post had been generously shared by Dr. Amanda K. White at Carolina … More
Oct 6, 2020 – Dairy Cattle Breeds
Today I’d like to cover the most common dairy breeds. Remember these are “bony” cattle who use all of their … More
October 5, 2020 – Cattle Breeds – Dairy and Beef
We will continue to explore the world of cattle. Today we talk about breeds. Just like dogs and horses, cattle … More
October 3, 2020 – Learning Normal Cattle Behavior Patterns
I’d like to start discussing vet topics for anyone who is interested in learning more about cows or pursuing a … More
Sept 19, 2020 – Fall 4-H Pig Sale
Today we have beautiful fall weather here in south Louisiana. We don’t get much fall color or chill in the … More
Sept 12, 2020 – Block Multiplication
My eldest child is logical and loves order. Math came easy for him. He likes to line things up. He … More
Sept 8, 2020 – Horse Hoof Care
“No foot, No horse” is a saying I learned as a young child. I was taught early on to check … More
Sept 4, 2020 – Swine Identification
Now the way we primarily identify pigs is with ear notching. There is a numbering system that adds up. I’ll … More