Autumn is quite unconcerned with my concern over her prolonged gestation. She is going out to pasture in the daylight … More
Tag: animal science
Calf Watch June 2019
This is Autumn, our 8 year old Jersey cow. She was artificially inseminated in August 2018, and her “official” due … More
What is Ringworm?
What do you first think of when you hear “ringworm”? Most likely, you think of a worm in the skin. … More
Animals and Sunburn
Did you realize that animals can get a sunburn just like people do? Normally their hair will protect them. However, … More
Colostrum and Calves
When a calf is born, it does not have any immune system of its own. The very first milk that … More
Horse Head Laceration
Today my favorite horse camp called me about an injury. I routinely care for their horses, which are all donations … More
Trimming Goat Hooves
If you have goats, you will find out that they need hoof care. In the wild, goats climb rugged terrain … More
New Calf Born
Wednesday morning we had a calf born to one of our cows. We saw her a little earlier and knew … More
Hatching Eggs – 2 days in
Our eggs are set to auto-turn every 75 min. The incubator is also set to have a “cooling” period once … More