In our last Calving post, we shared the birth story of our first ever calf a harrowing and nerve-racking 1st calving experience for all of us. Today, we continue with the story of that very special calf, B1. Hours turned into days as we fought against the elements and the clock to save our very first calf. Here is B1's story.... After calf B1 made his entrance … [Read more...] about It’s Calving Time: Part 2
Active Breeding: What Now?
We continue with our blog series on Cattle Breeding with information, advice, and tips on the day-to-day routine during the active breeding season. Click on the links below to read the other posts in our Cattle Breeding Series. Cattle Breeding Series Introduction Deciding Your Breeding Season Selecting Bulls for Your Breeding Program Lessons Learned in … [Read more...] about Active Breeding: What Now?
Colostrum: aka “Liquid Gold”
Colostrum - the first milk a calf receives from a cow after being born - is absolutely critical for the health of a newborn calf and even more so for calves with a traumatic delivery. Colostrum is often referred to as "liquid gold" and for good reason. This milky substance is full of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and … [Read more...] about Colostrum: aka “Liquid Gold”
Snow, Rain, Sleet…It’s Calving Time: Part 1
April showers snow storms bring May flowers April/May calves! The last month we have been on pins and needles, excited and nervous for the start of our first ever calving season. We were so relieved when the snow finally melted away and we started to have several dry, sunny days in a row. We figured it was the perfect time for a calf to be born, right? It seemed that all of … [Read more...] about Snow, Rain, Sleet…It’s Calving Time: Part 1
Lessons Learned in Selecting a Bull
On our farm right now we have four calves on the ground. That is four out of an expected 10. It has been a whirlwind of a week, with lessons learned at every turn. We have spent a lot of time talking about selecting your bull and the option of using a calving ease bull on this site. With 50% of our births thus far needing … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned in Selecting a Bull