What do you first think of when you hear “ringworm”? Most likely, you think of a worm in the skin. … More
Tag: farm animals
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
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
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
Spring is here! Time for chicks. Your local feed store should have chicks for sale. You can purchase pullets only, … More
Dehorning Calves
Did you know that cows have horns? Well, at least they can have horns. There is no difference in horn … More
Farrowing Piglets
We have 3 litters of piglets! Here is the “birth story” Young female pigs are called gilts. Once they give … More