A brief look at horns in cattle and why we choose to remove them.
Author: HammerTime
Taking the Bull by the Straws – Why We AI
A few reasons why we choose artificial insemination as our preferred method of breeding our cattle.
Update 8/1/2020 – Where’s the Milk??
I touched on this in my last blog, but wanted to make a little bit longer post. The last couple of weeks we've had a lull in production; back in March and April we were getting 30+ gallons of milk per day, right now we're averaging around 18 - 20. I know this has been …
Update 7/22/20 – A2 Tests, Babies and More…
While it seems like the world outside continues to spin off its axis, life on a farm doesn't really change much. There are still animals to be fed, cows to be milked, and deliveries to be made. Truth be told, there's actually a lot that's been going on around here. Here's a rundown of some …
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What’s in a Name?
When I was in 8th grade, I got my first Holstein calf. Like many other unoriginal girls my age, I named her Oreo because, duh, she was black and white (she's pictured above). Over the years, we've gotten to be a little more creative with the names of our cattle, trying to stay away from …
Grass Fed – Does it Make a Difference?
As most of you reading this probably know, a couple of months back, we decided to make the leap and start selling raw milk. We've had cows for years; pretty much consistently since I was in 8th grade (1993... **cringe**) when I got my first calf, Oreo. Other than a few we might have kept …
Effects of the Full Moon: Truth or Just Tall Tales?
There are many myths and old wives' tales that surround the full moon. Visions of werewolves, hectic emergency rooms, and strange behaviors may come to mind. Have one fall on Friday the 13th, like yesterday, and the stories will probably get even crazier. But is there any truth to the tales? The Full Moon and …
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A Well-Earned Vacation
Well, Spice is off to dryer, greener pastures today. No, wait, that sounds like she's dead. She's not; it was just drying off day for her. Spice calved last in November, and has helped us raise 5 healthy calves this lactation. She's due with her next calf in late October, so we thought it was …
Why Can’t Bartering Still be a Thing?
I think I was born in the wrong time. I really wish we could go back to the simpler days of bartering for our necessities, but I don't think anyone today is going to take a live chicken in exchange for a new cell phone or some fresh produce to pay my electric bill. Alas, …