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Following the farming dream

For as long as he can remember, Wian Prinsloo has wanted to farm and graze livestock. “I…

Ernie Esau’s outstanding career in the purebred industry started with two Shorthorn heifers in…

Traditional annuals and cocktail cover crop mixtures can make great forage for cattle on a…

The bull supplies half the genetics for a calf crop so producers will want to make sure bulls are…

Nitrate levels in forages can sometimes be a problem for cattle. Depending on growing conditions,…

Grazing a piece of ground rather than haying it can have some advantages. Even irrigated pasture…

Some calves are injured at birth by improper pulling methods, says Cody Creelman, a veterinarian…

Inclement weather creates challenges when processing cattle, whether preg-checking, vaccinating or…

When treating cattle with antibiotics, dewormers and other medications, it is important to use the…

Providing adequate stock water can be a frustrating challenge during colder months. Having adequate…