What Kind of Cow is That?
Do you know what kind of cow produces milk? That's a trick question because they all do. But not all milk-producing cows are equal. I'll tell you why.
Author: Carole Soule
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The Chemistry of Cattle
Years ago, one of my 4-month-old calves seemed sluggish but was otherwise healthy. A few days later, he was dead, with his distressed mom standing over him. Devastated, I called the vet, who, without many costly tests, could not determine a cause of death.
Heaven-on-Earth for Animal Lovers
Summer camp with calves is magic. At Farm Camp kids get dirty, they run with their calves, they read books to their calves. But mostly they hang out together and have fun.
Feeding Time for the Weanlings
It's feeding time and the recently weaned calves are hungry.
Celebrating 50 Years of Current Use
The Current Use law is good for everyone. Here's why.
Barnyard Etiquette and the Kicking Myth
Every myth has at least a grain of truth. It doesn’t matter how small that truth might be; it gives life to the bigger myth. Here’s one I hear from almost every visitor to the farm. “Don’t stand behind a horse. You’ll get kicked.”