Dexter Cattle Pros & Cons
Are Dexter Cows the “perfect family cows”? Read this article to find out the pros and cons of raising Dexter cattle on a small farm.
Cows
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Is My Cow Too Skinny? Cows Assessment and Scoring
Cows scoring is a method used to evaluate a cow’s body condition. Learn how to use the cow scoring system to evaluate their overall health and nutrition. Proper cow assessment is key to ensuring they remain healthy and productive.
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How to Naturally Treat Scours in Livestock?
The last time we had a calf with scours, we all ended up with e-coli poisoning. That is why I learned how to naturally treat scours in livestock.
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Butchering Beef on the Homestead
Butchering beef on the homestead isn’t the easiest task. Here are the best tools and resources we found after butchering 4 cows on the farm.
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Natural Homemade Udder Butter
Here’s the recipe for our homemade udder butter balm! It’s just like whipped body butter, except for cows and goats.
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Easy Trick to Tell if Your Cow is Getting Enough to Eat
“Is my cow getting enough to eat?” Know if a cow is well-fed by learning how to check the rumen to know if it is full or if she needs to eat.
