Summer Camp at Miles Smith Farm
posted on
December 9, 2024
Click here to see Summer Camp Fun at Miles Smith Farm in the 2024 September issue of New Hampshire magazine.
Flip to page 58 in this digital version of the Sept 2024 issue.

posted on
December 9, 2024
Click here to see Summer Camp Fun at Miles Smith Farm in the 2024 September issue of New Hampshire magazine.
Flip to page 58 in this digital version of the Sept 2024 issue.

When we started raising cattle, keeping track of individuals in our 50-head herd was essential. Calves, though adorable, looked alike. Unlike their mothers, I couldn't tell them apart, so we gave each one an ear tag. The numbered tags didn’t bother the animals and made identification easy. Problem solved—almost.
Several years ago, I lost a calf, and I’ve always suspected she swallowed metal. Without an autopsy, I’ll never know for sure. But the signs of hardware disease are hard to miss.
After a long, snowy winter, it’s time to do a happy dance and welcome warmer days. If you don’t know how to dance, the cattle can show you the bovine style.