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
Estimating Calf Birth Weight
For cattle producers with cow-calf operations, you may also be interested in our October 2019 post on: Beef Bull Castration: Using Castration Banders, including the Callicrate SMART Bander. We also discuss our new approach of "delaying calf processing." Be sure to check it out! Thanks! Birth weight is a genetically heritable trait in beef cattle that has a direct impact on … [Read more...] about Estimating Calf Birth Weight
Late Term Abortion in Beef Cattle
It's devastating. A long, hard winter finally eases its grip, the snow begins to melt, and you find a dead calf on the ground. With today's calf prices and production costs, the financial aspect of a dead calf is a tough enough pill to swallow, but when added to the emotional toll, the abortion issue is not an enjoyable topic. We just found our first dead calf on the ground … [Read more...] about Late Term Abortion in Beef Cattle