Worming for Parasites
Now is a great time to worm and get rid of parasites in your cattle. A pour-on wormer applied down the back works well and is easy to use. At this time of year, internal parasites are going dormant while…
Harder Ranch Visit
We had the chance to visit the Harder Ranch in Lamont, Washington last month. Henry, Linda, and son, Harry were on hand to give us a personalized tour of the cattle herd. What a beautiful set of Polled Hereford cows!…
2018 Herd Sires Looking Great
2018 Herd Sires Looking Great The bull calves that will be for sale in 2018 have now been weaned for 9 weeks. They are grazing on fall irrigated pasture, being grained twice daily and receiving high quality hay. The…
New Purchases
New Purchases September has been a busy and productive month. Third cutting alfalfa has been safely tucked into the barn. One of the best ever crops of 3rd cutting with a score of 25.6 for crude protein, a 238…
Winterizing Cattle
Winterizing Cattle It is important to start getting cattle ready for winter before the weather gets cold. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind. Forage There is a definite decline in the quantity and quality of…
Raking Hay for a Fluffy Windrow
Raking Hay for a Fluffy Windrow Don’t merge windrows or turn hay until it is dry enough that it can be baled the day you turn it. Control your ground speed so the hay is fluffed not rolled.…
Breaking in Your New Herd Bull
Breaking in Your New Herd Bull Bulls require a significant investment, and this should be matched by your effort to ensure they are successful breeders. Following are tips regarding the bull’s most recent diet and the breeding season. …
Establishing a Pasture
Establishing a Pasture Establishing a pasture for your animals presents many variables that need consideration. Type(s) of soil, available moisture during the pasturing seasons, health of the soil and selecting the variety or varieties of plants best suited to…
Cutting Hay
Cutting Hay Here are a few tips when you are ready to start cutting: Read your owner’s manual and properly adjust the conditioner rolls each time you cut. Remember: Every field is different. Lay the swath as…
Buying Hay – Why do my animals waste so much hay?
Buying Hay – Why do my animals waste so much hay? Most people who buy hay for their animals have had the experience of buying hay only to find their animals waste a large portion of each bale. There…