Colostrum and Calves

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

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

I begin by apologizing for my delayed absence. We have been busy with livestock shows, rodeos, baseball games, soccer, and … More

Let’s talk about dairy cows and what you need to know about getting ready for the upcoming shows. Cow halter … More