Hardware disease in cattle occurs when a sharp object penetrates the gut lining, damages some other organ, or creates infection within the abdomen.
Read MoreWhile wanting clean, healthy food for my family was my motivation for homesteading, the richness of life it has provided is immeasurable.
Read MoreAfter you unload the first cattle onto your property, your next biggest concern will be how to keep up with the demand for food. Knowing a
Read MoreWhen I first heard about American Tarentaise cattle back in 2015, I was intrigued to learn all about a widely unknown breed. My husband had a coworker who was raising these cattle.
Read MoreWhen selecting a family milk cow or choosing from the best dairy cow breeds to start a small dairy, there are a number of options. The most “ideal” breed will be one that best suits your own situation and purpose.
Read MoreAnkole Watusi are known as the “Cattle of Kings.” Their unmistakably large horns can spear a lion. The tribes of Africa that rely on them for survival call them sacred.
Read MoreCattle waterers for winter are a necessity in some climates where keeping stock water ice-free can be frustrating during colder months.
Read MoreLearning how to start a cattle farm throws you into the deep end of the homesteading pool. Cattle are large beasts and require strong fencing, water, grazing land or feed and a plan.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites The Livestock Book by W. R. Thompson and John McKinney, 1952, was intended as an introductory/overview of the potential of raising livestock as a career. Its sections …
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