Taking care of our calves is important to taking care of the overall health of the herd. Calves are important to the future of ranching, and can tell a story about how the rest of the herd is doing. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on calves, and pregnant heifers, to ensure they’re [...]
Just like humans, cattle can be poisoned by toxic plants. Since cattle are natural foragers, it can be difficult to monitor every bit of plant that goes into their mouths. However, preventative steps must be taken to avoid harm to your cattle. The problem of plant toxicity to herds is more common than you might [...]
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases two reports a year, one each at the end of January and July, discussing the inventory and numbers for a variety of cattle statistics across the United States. The January 2024 report has been released, and it shows that cattle inventory is down nationwide. We’ll be discussing [...]
With new technology and the evolution of shopping trends, it’s more common than ever to make everyday purchases online. Online shopping makes acquiring essentials even easier, from toiletries to groceries. Many might even venture to purchase beef online through ranches like Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch, making supporting your local community even more accessible than ever. [...]
CattleCon24 is quickly approaching, and the buzz is growing for this upcoming event in Orlando. This year’s CattleCon will take place at the Orange County Convention Center from January 31 to February 2 and is chock full of vendors, speakers, and networking opportunities. It’s great to have this collection of minds come together to collaborate [...]
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that both humans and cattle need. It plays a number of roles in the body, helping to form red blood cells and DNA, along with assisting with a number of other processes. Cattle need B12, but where do they get it, and how much do they need? Is their [...]
Cattle diets can consist of a variety of nutritionals, like different types of grass, hay, or fillers like corn and grain. This will result in different flavors in the beef, different vitamin and nutrition amounts being passed on to the consumer, and different price points. What exactly are the differences between grain-finished and grass-finished cattle? [...]
Cattle play a huge role in agriculture in the United States. Many families own ranches that have been passed down through generations, and even more work on family farms or work in the cattle industry. If you’re an avid supporter of grass-fed beef, especially at the local level, you may have seen prices fluctuate up [...]
When you think of beef, you likely think of steak or hamburgers. Maybe you think of your favorite beef recipe to cook, or a great meal with beef you had recently. Over 60 percent of the total weight of beef cattle can be used for meat products we can eat, like roasts and sirloins. However, [...]
If you use pasture rotation as a grazing method, you’re probably moving your cattle pretty often. Even if you’re not, every rancher has to move their cattle from time to time. This can be a stressful event for humans and cattle alike, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s blog, we’ll share some of [...]
