Curious Bleu at the NH Highland Games
posted on
September 19, 2022
Jim Leahy from Dorcester, MA pipes for Curious Bleu, a 10-year-old Scottish Highland steer, at the 47th NH Highland Games and Festival (NHSCOT) in Lincoln, New Hampshire.
posted on
September 19, 2022
Jim Leahy from Dorcester, MA pipes for Curious Bleu, a 10-year-old Scottish Highland steer, at the 47th NH Highland Games and Festival (NHSCOT) in Lincoln, New Hampshire.
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.