Timed Breeding in Cows

Cattle owners have many reasons for having their cows calve at a certain time. Especially those with show cattle that … 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

When a calf is born, it does not have any immune system of its own. The very first milk that … More

If you have goats, you will find out that they need hoof care. In the wild, goats climb rugged terrain … More

Wednesday morning we had a calf born to one of our cows. We saw her a little earlier and knew … More

Spring is here! Time for chicks. Your local feed store should have chicks for sale. You can purchase pullets only, … More

Did you know that cows have horns? Well, at least they can have horns. There is no difference in horn … More

We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More

Exactly one week ago, I spoke with a friend that raises and shows Brahma cattle. He had a heifer that … More