Are you struggling with infertility in your cow herd? Is your herd susceptible to multiple pinkeye infections, despite a seemingly solid vaccination program? Are you experiencing late-term abortions and/or stillbirths? Are you noticing a decrease in coat quality in your herd? Are you seeing a rapid decline in body condition in your cows, despite a solid feeding regime? Let … [Read more...] about Trace Mineral Supplements for Cattle
Cattle: Creatures of “Grazing” Habit
It was as if a light switch went off in their heads and all at once they started to repeat the mantra..... we.must.graze. we.must.graze. we.must.graze. It was a wonderfully warm day on the farm, with temperatures reaching into the 60's. Such temperatures were such a sharp contrast to only a few weeks earlier when we were still … [Read more...] about Cattle: Creatures of “Grazing” Habit
Growing Up on a Cattle Farm
As we anxiously await the arrival of our second child later this year, I can't help but reflect on the type of lifestyle we are providing for our children - the growing up on a cattle farm type of lifestyle. Neither myself nor my husband grew up on a cattle farm. I grew up on a hobby farm in western Washington State, with rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and our … [Read more...] about Growing Up on a Cattle Farm
Gearing up for another Calving Season
Across the country, cattle farmers and ranchers are hard at work. For some, they are wrapping up a long calving season and sighing a breath of relief as the warm, dry weather settles in. For others, like here in Northern Maine, winter is holding on until the bitter end (literally) and calving has either just begun or not even started yet. Here on the Wood Farm, our first … [Read more...] about Gearing up for another Calving Season
Overwintering Beef Cattle Amdist Record-Breaking Cold Temperatures
We live in northern Maine. Cold, snowy winters are the norm - not the exception. Winter can start as early as the beginning of November and last until well into "spring" time. We accept this way of life - albeit grudgingly at first - but nonetheless, we hunker down and get it done - rain, sun, snow, sleet, freezing rain, ice, etc. Our … [Read more...] about Overwintering Beef Cattle Amdist Record-Breaking Cold Temperatures