Author: Pam Baker
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Ligaments dropping video
Ligaments loosening and dropping are one of the last signs you’ll see before labor starts. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17NPMrtoxJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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Leave alone retained placentas
What to do or not do about a retained placenta. https://www.tsln.com/news/veterinarians-now-recommend-leaving-a-retained-placenta-alone-to-avoid-harming-uterus/
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Pre & Post calving toolbox
More ideas, to help you through calving season…. https://cattledaily.com/calving-toolkit/
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Reasons to Homestead
This article gives 7 good reasons to begin homesteading. https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2015/01/start-homesteading-today.html
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Be ready for Spring Health challenges
https://www.ralcoagriculture.com/post/turningbeefcowsoutonspringpasturewhatyouneedtoknow
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Soap Making
Getting Into Soap Making: A Farm-Rooted Approach by Lexy Schussler On the farm, there’s always a project going on. Whether it’s fixing fence, feeding animals, or figuring out how to use what we already have, farm life keeps our hands busy and our minds curious. It’s no surprise that so many homesteaders eventually find themselves…
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Helpful Calving Charts
This site has several helpful charts for calving help & other topics. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CfqE947qK/ Shared by PB
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Winter care for herd bulls
https://www.agproud.com/articles/62272-winter-management-of-herd-bulls-the-forgotten-investment shared by P Baker
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Must have documents for NEW buyers
Listed below are some things that buyers, especially those new to the breed need to know when purchasing their first registered Dexters. Once you’ve agreed to a purchase, buyers need to be aware of the documentation they should be receiving from the sellers of the cattle. Many new buyers run into a lot of issues,…
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When do Cattle Feel cold
https://www.agproud.com/articles/62575-midwest-north-when-do-cows-feel-the-cold Shared by P Baker
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How to Homestead
Do you want to have a homestead, become more self sufficient? This article may help. https://morningchores.com/homesteading/
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Calf Refresher & A Checklist
https://www.beefmagazine.com/calving/calving-refresher-a-checklist-to-help-you-prep-sooner-than-later-
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Don’t Skimp On Winter Supplementation
A high-quality nutritional supplementation program for your cowherd https://www.beefmagazine.com/cattle-nutrition/don-t-skimp-on-winter-supplementation
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Transitioning to a Homesteading lifestyle
https://kellogggarden.com/blog/gardening/homesteading-basics-how-to-get-started/ Submitted by Pam
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WCP – A more resilient Food System
Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Gran… – Working Cows – Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health – Apple Podcasts
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Acorn toxicity poisoning
Click the link to read more about this topic. Perfect storm sparks acorn poisoning warning | The Scottish Farmer
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Caring for your Dexters through a drought.
https://rangelandwatersheds.ucdavis.edu/DroughtInformation/Poppenga%20and%20Puschner%202014%20Drought%20Related%20Poisoning.pdf
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Deworm properly
https://www.angus.org/angus-media/angus-beef-bulletin/abb-extra/2025/07/mg_managing-internal-parasites?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLp8ctleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsgEySUQOwxR8HwvetkOzVc4YeZlj50GS82N6sX6Y3Kbm3iBjgP8b-w1eGqE_aem_CGiMkgHfCWVIRgREwHWHTQ
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BRD Management
https://bi-animalhealth.com/cattle/articles/two-step-approach-to-building-immunity Submitted by Pam B
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Inactivated Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine is a ‘Sustainable Solution’
Vaccine offers a “cost-effective, easy-to-administer, and sustainable solution for the cattle industry,” https://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/veterinary-education/inactivated-bovine-anaplasmosis-vaccine-sustainable-solution-says-manufac
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Humanely raising safe beef
https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/raising-beef/animal-care/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Antibiotics&utm_content=Livestock_Antibiotics&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1042026663&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQbSfY83jLRPynObGiEfcdLP_QtuFJIx9UAvkaEN8FynZM83HBUSFshoCJW8QAvD_BwE
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A Place for Dexter Beef?
The US cattle herd numbers are the lowest they’ve been in years. Perhaps this is the time for Dexter breeders to up their beef production numbers to snag a share of the market? https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/beef-dairy-critical-solution-shrinking-u-s-cattle-herd