Selenium (Se), an element on the periodic table and a mineral found in soil, rocks, and water, is an essential trace element for ruminants like cattle and sheep. While it isn’t required in high amounts, without it, cows can suffer from deficiency symptoms and health disorders. In today’s blog, we’ll unpack what role selenium plays [...]
As global temperatures continue to rise and populations and food needs grow, ranchers struggle to produce cattle more efficiently and ethically. Some researchers at the University of Florida are working to improve cattle’s ability to withstand hot summer temperatures by targeting their genetic code. This shows promise to improve overall cattle production with selective breeding, [...]
Even the healthiest herd of cattle can have some illness. A smart rancher will establish a good relationship with a local veterinarian early on in the formation of their herd. We recommend having regular checkups to ensure everything is going well. Preventative care can go a long way in keeping your herd healthy, as most [...]
Grass-fed beef is in high demand now. What could be better than producing your own? While others pay premium prices to get gourmet grass-fed beef, you can have the privilege of growing your own in your backyard. In today’s blog, we’ll give you some of the basics on how to get started raising your own [...]
High heat and humidity are not great for cows. When these factors get too overwhelming, they can lead to heat stress in the cattle. This can have a lot of negative effects on the cows, such as lower weight gains, reduced breeding efficiency, and even death in severe cases. That’s why it’s important to properly [...]
Cattle are quite different from humans. They’re prey species, which completely changes how they interact with the world. It makes a difference in how they’re designed, both anatomically and the way they think. In ranching, we can use these systems to our advantage. When managed properly, this results in low-stress cattle handling, which is a [...]
If you’re contemplating adding on to your ranch production, a small beef operation could be the perfect fit. Cows can diversify your farm and complement other parts of your ranch. Excess cropland that might be better fitted to growing grass is a great way to utilize every area of your farm. Many leftover forages can’t [...]
You probably know that pasture rotation is an important part of raising cattle or any grazing animal. This allows for the animals to get good nutrition, the crops to get fertilized, and the pastures to have a chance to grow. It can also be very beneficial to rotate your cows every single day; in fact, [...]
As farmers who make a good deal of our living off the land, we know the importance of taking care of it. Not only do we have a responsibility to provide our community with good, healthy, nutritious food, but we also need to take care of the land we use so families can continue to [...]
When raising grass-fed cattle, keep this in mind. There are many aspects that go into raising healthy grass-fed cattle, which translates into great beef. From the size of their living space to their food, supplements, and even water intake, raising beef is no easy task. It can be easy to forget the importance of the [...]
