What To Watch For When Checking Cattle On Pasture
May 9, 2022After cattle are turned out onto pasture, it’s important to do regular check-ins while providing feed and minerals to watch for common conditions in need of treatment.
Getting Spring Pastures Ready For Cattle
April 11, 2022When winter finally gives way to spring, it’s time to get cattle pastures ready for a season of livestock grazing. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Wallis Farm Talks Family Farming Legacies & Shorthorn Cattle
April 7, 2022Valerie Wallis from the Indiana-based Wallis Farm gets into her favorite cattle tips and shares techniques for spreading bedding.
Rumen Woes? A Fistulated Cow Can Help
March 14, 2022When a cow gets sick, so can its rumen. But a transplant from a fistulated cow—with a surgically implanted access portal—can help.
What To Look For When Buying A Bull
March 14, 2022Buying a bull for a cattle herd can be daunting, but look for these traits when you open a catalog and be ready when you head to the sale.
Best Practices For Livestock Birth Season
March 7, 2022Spring is delivery time on the hobby farm, so here are some considerations to make sure you’re ready for livestock birth and the arrival of baby animals.
Now’s The Time To Upgrade Your Cattle Herd. Here’s How
January 17, 2022The market for locally grown beef is hot right now, so it’s a great time to upgrade the size of your herd. Here’s how you can size up and manage your expanded herd
The Ideal Calving For Calving Season Success
January 17, 2022Calving season can be stressful, and plenty of things can go wrong. But an ideal calving, such as described here, can be a simple and joyous experience.
Breed Profile: Get To Know American Aberdeen Cattle
January 10, 2022A naturally polled, docile breed that calves easily and thrives on small acreage, the American Aberdeen breed of cattle could be right for your hobby farm.
Getting Cattle Ready For Cold Winter Weather
November 22, 2021Get ready for winter now, before the weather gets really bad, to ensure your cattle stay healthy and safe no matter what Mother Nature throws at us.
