February 29, 2012
by Marybeth
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Did you know that dogs and cats can only sweat from their nose and the bottoms of their feet? Cows can’t sweat at all, so we need to be sure to give them extra protection from the sun. Especially our … Continue reading
February 27, 2012
by Marybeth
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Cattle need way more water than you might think. A lactating cow in the middle of the summer can drink around 18 gallons of water a day. A heifer who is not pregnant will drink around 10 gallons of water a day … Continue reading
February 24, 2012
by Marybeth
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Just like you, our beef cows go to the doctor every year. It just so happens that our veterinarians are my husband, my father-in-law, and me. So our cows get “vet-checked” every day when we feed them. Most beef cattle … Continue reading
February 20, 2012
by Marybeth
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There’s no denying it, there are two main goals of having a herd of beef cattle. The first is to have new calves every year to sell or keep to grow the size of the herd. The second is to … Continue reading
February 17, 2012
by Marybeth
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Last time we learned a little bit about what’s special about dairy cows. Today we’ll see why beef cattle are different. As you might expect, beef cattle are raised for their meat. This can be in the form of steak, … Continue reading
