A Look Back at Old Loudon
What was it like to farm in Loudon the 1800s? Here's the story.
Raising Beef Cattle With Respect
Is it possible to love animals and raise them for meat?
Emma Rae and the calves
Calves do the strangest things. Check out this video of Emma Rae, a Scottish Highland heifer, and the younger calves.
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.
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.