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Cattle Drive Finished

By | Cattle, Ranches

I’ve had several emails asking how the Hunewill Ranch 100th cattle drive went. It was one of the best cattle drives I’ve been on. Fairly decent weather, only 3 cows had to be pulled out and trailered due to health issues, a few off horse flights by drovers but no…

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Fenceline Low Stress Weaning

By | Cattle

From University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources Dr. Glenn Selk, Professor-Animal Reproduction Specialist Animal Science – Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Spring calving herds across the Midwest and Southwest will soon be planning to wean the calves. Some producers may wean the calves from young or thin…

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Hunewill Ranch 100th Cattle Drive

By | Cattle, Horses, Ranches

I’ve written before about the Hunewill Ranch in Bridgeport, California. Today I’m heading out working on their 100th consecutive year cattle drive and my 10th year doing this with them. I’ve actually been here a couple of days before the drive starts helping gather and sort cows so they’ll be…

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Calf Ear Muffs – Yes, Really

By | Cattle

Now that winter is upon us it is important to focus on animal health and welfare. Mature cows can handle most cold nights but new calves need to be warmer. Some folks in Idaho and Montana have come up with a great solution for little ones – calf ear muffs….

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