Busy, Busy, Busy
As harvest approaches, cattle were moved and sorted efficiently, addressing calf issues and foot rot while managing the busy farm schedule.
Tag Archives: Herd Health
May’s Going Out Hot
As we near the end of May the rain and spring weather have been replaced by a boiling (and humid!) 30 degrees. The sun has definitely felt nice, but I […]
Cattle and Snow: The Surprising Way Livestock Stay Hydrated During the Canadian Winter
Cattle really do eat snow! As the harsh Canadian winter settles in, ranchers know that keeping their cattle healthy and hydrated can be a challenge. While many assume that livestock […]
Annual check up time
We brought the bulls in today for their annual check up, vaccinations and fertility analysis. In preparation for the breeding season we want to ensure that they are physically sound […]
Bull power and the end of the breeding season
Bulls have a job for only 9 weeks of the year. We turned out the bulls for the breeding season in late July and picked them up yesterday after three […]
Taking the Bull by the Horns: Beefing Up Genetics
In an effort to keep our herd performing at the top of their game, last year we ventured into new territory for our ranch: Artificial Insemination, commonly referred to as […]
Two-by-Two; Sorting Cow-Calf Pairs
The rain has come, and given the pastures a good dose of moisture. Our babies are growing up – can you believe they are almost 2 months old?! By the […]
Grass is Greener on the Other Side
The rain has come and gone, and now we are left getting the yearlings (calves we have tended to all winter) out to the fresh, lush, green grass for the […]
On the Move
Today we took advantage of the great weather and moved some young cows north to new grass. This will provide fresh ground for when they begin calving in 2-3 weeks. […]