Author: The Cattleman
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Innovations in Yogurt Production Podcast
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The Importance of Minerals Podcast
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Reproduction and AI, by Kim May of the Facebook group The Science Of Owning Dairy cattle.
REPRODUCTION AND AI For those interested in learning more about the bovine reproductive cycle and how we manipulate it, here is a basic summary. Bovine Estrous Cycle Physiology The bovine estrous cycle typically consists of 21 days, plus or minus a few days in each direction. Estrus is the period where the cow is receptive…
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Preparing Your Dexter Cow For Milking
https://discover.texasrealfood.com/dexter-cattle/preparing-your-dexter-cow-for-milking
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Dexter Cattle: Mini Cows Are Perfect For Preppers and Small Homesteads
There is no better way to ensure the survival of the family in case of a SHTF scenario and to create a sustainable homestead than to grow and raise your own groceries. There are a plethora of traditional farm animals which can help keep the family well-fed year around or during a long-term disaster, but…
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Colostrum Podcast….The liquid gold
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Dexter Beef Podcast – Taste the Difference
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Summer Heat Podcast- How It Affects Our Dexters and Other Livestock
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The Dexter Dwarf Podcast. How to Breed Responsibly
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Homesteading and Irish Dexter Cattle Podcast
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Living The Good Life with Helen and Scott Nearing (Bullfrog Films clip)
Living The Good Life with Helen and Scott Nearing (Bullfrog Films clip)
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6 Grass-Fed Beef Nutrition Benefits that May Surprise You
Maybe up until now you haven’t thought too much about what the animals you eat today were fed yesterday. That’s pretty common for most folks, but there really is a difference between grass-fed beef and the rest. You may have heard the terms “grass-fed” or “open range” and “grain-fed,” not knowing the real difference between…
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Miniature Cattle: For Real, For Pets, For Production
Near Seattle, Washington, Richard and Arlene Gradwohl were seeing the effects of urban sprawl, as housing developments startedto sprout up around their property. Arlene, having grown up on a farm, wished to maintain a rural lifestyle. Richard, a community college business professor, investigated the possibilities with an entrepreneurial eye. He soon saw the potential smaller…
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Increase Your Profits, Enhance Your Brand, Improve Your Market Access
IrishDexterCattlemen.com is a tremendous platform for crafting your compelling brand story, allowing you to connect directly with your buyers at a deeper level. It gives you the ability to differentiate yourself from competitors. Like many online platforms, you can advertise yourself, your farm, your products and achieve real results. Unlike any other platform, Irish Dexter…
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Mini Moo Magic: The Fascinating Story of Miniature Cows
Breeds like Miniature Highlands, Miniature Herefords, and Dexters didn’t just pop up overnight. Their histories are as varied as their appearances, with some, like the Dexter, dating back centuries, and others, like the Mini Hereford, emerging through decades of selective breeding. As land prices rise and the demand for sustainable, manageable livestock grows, miniature cattle…
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Niche Marketing of Cattle/Beef
When marketing niche products, customersexpect the marketer to cater to their needs and beresponsive to their desires. This means producingproducts with unique characteristics and using thosecharacteristics as a basis for marketing. Under thisform of “product” marketing, the goal is to create aproduct that is different from other items on themarket.
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Beef with a story to it: Niche market for ranch-raised beef on the rise
Direct beef purchases from the farm continue to be an emerging trend as consumers want to know both the story and faces behind the products they are purchasing, according to an expert.
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Cattle Marketing Plans: Traditional vs. Direct to Consumer
To maximize profits, it is crucial that cattle producers have a marketing plan in advance. Many different avenues are available for producers to market cattle, and all have varying regulations and requirements. Although we will be providing beef examples throughout this fact sheet, many of the same rules for meat processing and sales apply to…
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Nutrition and milking by Juliette Albrecht
Juliette is one of the principles behind The Science of Owing Dairy Cattle Facebook group and has opened a consultant group Happy Cow Consulting. https://www.happycowconsulting.org/ Think of a lactating cow’s nutritional demands as a pyramid. The very base consists of fiber, which is the rumen mat. This is grass, or grassy hay. Next is the…
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SUNFLOWER SEEDS FOR LACTATING DAIRY COWS
Consider BOSS, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds when milking your Dexter. – Submitted by Riley Wohlgemuth
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Primo Sale Recipe
Recipe of the Month, Primo Sale, fresh cheddar cheese. – Submitted by Eliena Bodtke
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Beyond Meat Better than Dexter Beef?
When Beyond Meat (NASDAQ: BYND) went public, there was a broad belief that people wanted meatless meat. It was healthier than meat. It was better for the environment. Beef cattle give off huge amounts of methane. McDonald’s even partnered with Beyond Meat to create a McPlant sandwich. Key Points
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Shade Options for Cattle
Shade is a must for pasture-based grazing systems. It curtails heat stress,
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Forage Calculators
This program includes three calculators that allow the user to makes estimates for pasture rotations, setting stock density for mob grazing, and estimating field strip sizes for strip grazing stockpiled forage
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The Homestead Act of 1862
o help develop the American West and spur economic growth, Congress passed the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided 160 acres of federal land to anyone who agreed to farm the land.
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All Electric Ranger XP Kinetic Side-by-Side
How does the cost of ownership compare to a gas-powered vehicle?You can expect to save a significant amount during ownership with 70 percent less maintenance than a gas–powered vehicle, fewer moving parts and no gas to buy. Combine this with the confidence of a 3-year electric powertrain and 5-year battery warranty, and the RANGER XP Kinetic…
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Advantages of Marketing Your Beef Directly
Small-scale livestock producers who direct market their animals or their products have more control over variable market prices and can increase their profit potential.