Today Cherokee, our half Jersey and half Hereford cow, gave birth (calved). She was bred by artificial insemination to a … More
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October 25, 2020 – Feeding Cattle through the Winter
It’s the end of October now, and winter is just around the corner. Summer grass is dying, which has been … More
October 12, 2020 – Cattle Fencing
This morning we awoke to a crushed gate. The bull in the other side of the pasture decided to come … 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 20, 2020 – Taco Chili
Today we are getting rain and cool weather from the tropical system in the gulf. As a result, my family … More
July 25, 2020 – A New Calf is Born
Today Ninja, our Angus cross beef cow, calved (or gave birth) to a big healthy bull calf. She was bred … More
Too Much Milk?
Have you ever considered owning a milk cow? It’s a bit more complicated than you may think. It’s rather trendy … More
First Calf of 2017
Our first calf of the year was born on Thursday, a half black angus bull calf. His mom, Cherokee, is … More
Downer Cow
This cow has been my main project today (besides laundry – and my own animals). She is due to calve … More