Category: Herd Health
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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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The Quiet Hurt of Farming
The Hard Days No One Talks About We’ve only had Dexter cattle for 11 years, and in many ways, for a Dexter breeder, that’s a long time. But in the grand scheme of farming, it’s barely a blip on the radar. And yet, it feels like every possible bad thing that can happen on a…
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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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Be ready for Spring Health challenges
https://www.ralcoagriculture.com/post/turningbeefcowsoutonspringpasturewhatyouneedtoknow
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Maggie’s Miracle: A Story of Hope and Survival
Three years after I started my Dexter journey, it was mid October, 2019 and my farming world felt as though it was collapsing around me. After weeks of fighting an unknown illness and exhausting every option available, I was forced to make the devastating decision to put down my first cow. I was heartbroken. And…
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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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Selenium: Essential for Livestock
Selenium-deficient adults tend to have chronic infections and reproductive problems.
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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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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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Determining the Market Readiness of Beef Cattle
Mike Baker describes features of market readiness for both finished and unfinished beef and dairy crosses.
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Cow Nutrition Considerations
How to compare supplements based on nutrient content will help you make better decisions.
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Different Winter Feeding Strategies
❄️”Winter-feeding is one of the largest costs for Canadian and US cow-calf producers. How this period is managed can make a big difference in both herd health and an operation’s bottom line. From extended grazing systems to feeding stored forages, each method has its strengths and challenges. The right strategy depends on the operation, available…
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BLV….Bovine Leukosis Virus…an opinion from an experienced, large dairy cattle breeder.
Juliette is a regular contributor to the Irish Dexter Cattlemen and has a FB page that she manages to help all cattle owners. https://www.facebook.com/juliette.albrecht.2025?
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Cattle and Severe Weather
https://extension.umn.edu/beef-cow-calf/preparing-your-cattle-severe-winter-weather
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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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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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Labor and Delivery, By Juliette Albrecht
Labor and Delivery Impending labor is marked by… ⭐ Isolating from the rest of the herd. This is not always the first sign however. I’ve seen more than one cow deliver a calf surrounded by her herd mates. ⭐ Pacing, appearing uneasy, looking at her sides. ⭐ Tail raising occasionally. Active labor begins… ⭐ Clear,…
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Castration Methods for Bull Calves
It is that time of year when we are weaning and castrating our bull calves. This article from University of Tennessee talks about the various methods and ages at which to castrate.