You furnish them health care, food and lodging and ask them to do a specific job—convert forages/feed into pounds of beef to sell—sounds like an employee to me. If you look at your cows as employees, it will change your expectations of them. You have a lot invested in your cowherd, bulls, equipment and corrals,… Read More
The dairy industry has come a long way since the early days, when cows were hand-milked and milk was delivered to homes fresh in glass containers. Nowadays, scientific advancements have helped dairy farmers increase their yields, keep their cows healthier, and turn a bigger profit. But the advancements in genetics have also shown dairy farmers… Read More
We have all heard it said that cleanliness is next to godliness. As it turns out, cleanliness may also be an indirect, but important, part of achieving good cattle weight gain. Manure and flies are two things that seem to just go with the territory when there are large animals on the property. There are… Read More
The spring season brings the promise of warm, sunny days as summer slowly arrives. Unfortunately, it can also bring a host of unwelcome health problems for cattle. Spring weather can often vary from day to day, with one day being warm and sunny while the next day may be cold and rainy – or even… Read More