Tag: Dairy

  • Did You Know That There Are 2 Methods Of Soap Making?
  • The FAMILY cow…dumbest or best idea?

    The FAMILY cow…dumbest or best idea?

    https://farmcraftfarm.com/blogs/news/the-family-cow-the-dumbest-best-idea

  • How to Get Your Product Into Grocery Stores

    How to Get Your Product Into Grocery Stores

    Grocery stores are a great way to put your business into overdrive, giving customers new options in ever-fashionable packaging. Whether you are looking to sell at local convenience stores or big-box wholesale grocers, it presents the perfect opportunity for your product. Interested in learning more about how to get your product into grocery stores? In…

  • Dexters are a TOP-RANKING DUAL-PURPOSE BREED

    Dexters are a TOP-RANKING DUAL-PURPOSE BREED

    Dexters may only rank 5 in this dual-purpose breed list, but when you consider their size, they come out as number one for the small farm. Practical and versatile in being great for beef and milk. Often times people consider Dexters mini cattle, but the whole breed is naturally small with some individuals being extra…

  • DID YOU KNOW AN INSTANT POT CAN PASTEURIZE YOUR RAW MILK?

    DID YOU KNOW AN INSTANT POT CAN PASTEURIZE YOUR RAW MILK?

    Not everyone is comfortable with consuming raw milk. No need to buy an expensive pasteurizer if you have an instant pot in your kitchen. This article covers a few ways of doing pasteurization in your home. It can be done even if you don’t have the yogurt button, but it definitely makes it easier if…

  • MILK LET DOWN – HINTS AND TRICKS

    MILK LET DOWN – HINTS AND TRICKS

    For the first time milker or the heifer that is getting milked for the first time, there are some important things to remember for success. The article below goes over some of the basics. We have, thankfully, only had a few that were very stubborn. We found that putting the calf in front of the…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Delivering an Effective Sales Pitch

    The Ultimate Guide to Delivering an Effective Sales Pitch

    A sales pitch can make or break a deal, which is why yours must be as effective as possible. In this blog, we’ll show you how to craft irresistible sales pitches that leave jaws dropping, wallets opening, and deals sealed with a smile 🙂

  • Milk dispensers in Germany…interesting …wonder what breeds of cattle are behind this.

    Milk dispensers in Germany…interesting …wonder what breeds of cattle are behind this.

    In Germany, a new wave of farm-to-table convenience is flowing through vending machines — quite literally. Across rural towns and even urban neighborhoods, you’ll find self-serve milk vending machines that dispense fresh, unprocessed milk straight from local farms. Open 24/7, these machines let customers refill their own bottles with creamy, cold milk at any time…

  • Mastitis …while not common in Dexters an ounce of prevention can go a long way.

    Mastitis …while not common in Dexters an ounce of prevention can go a long way.

    ” The disease can be treated with antibiotics and supportive measures. The mastitis can be prevented by taking adequate measures like maintaining udder hygiene, sanitation of the cow barn, clean food and water supplement, and maintaining a milking schedule.” If you are looking for a more holistic approach, there is another article in the Gazette about…

  • Feta dip from cows milk feta…easy and quick!

    Feta dip from cows milk feta…easy and quick!

    This was fabulous…while I made it with goats milk…I could have made it with Dexter milk, but I had it already made from goat. Don’t skip the rinsing or it will be too salty Sure to impress you with chips, pita, sourdough bread……. I use a version of the recipe below to make feta as…

  • Milk for dessert…this one is amazing visually too!
  • Perceived value ….true for dexter milk, beef and breeding stock

    Perceived value ….true for dexter milk, beef and breeding stock

    A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked me how much it would cost for a gallon of raw milk . I gave them a price of $15/gallon. The customer responded: That’s seems really high. I asked: What do you think is a reasonable price for this? The customer answered: $4 maximum I responded: Ok,…

  • Innovations in Yogurt Production Podcast

    Innovations in Yogurt Production Podcast

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  • Reproduction and AI, by Kim May of the Facebook group The Science Of Owning Dairy cattle.

    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…

  • Three methods for making your own yogurt culture…no more buying cultures!
  • Preparing Your Dexter Cow For Milking

    Preparing Your Dexter Cow For Milking

    https://discover.texasrealfood.com/dexter-cattle/preparing-your-dexter-cow-for-milking

  • Mentorship

    Mentorship

    From Curiosity to Confidence: The Power of Mentorship in Homesteading When we packed up and moved to a new state, we knew we were signing up for a life of hard work. Beyond that? We were flying blind. With little more than enthusiasm and a Pinterest board full of dreams, we dove headfirst into the…

  • Summer Heat Podcast- How It Affects Our Dexters and Other Livestock

    Summer Heat Podcast- How It Affects Our Dexters and Other Livestock

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  • Who knew?  Milk is a good for dehydration!

    Who knew? Milk is a good for dehydration!

    If your trying to beat the summer heat, you might want to enjoy a tall glass of Dexter milk. ”Milk is a decent source of sodium and potassium, the two major electrolytes in your body. These electrically charged minerals are important for maintaining hydration (2Trusted Source).” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/milk-for-dehydration

  • Nutrition and milking by Juliette Albrecht

    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…

  • Have you thought about keeping wine in your medical kit?

    Have you thought about keeping wine in your medical kit?

    Thankfully, Dexters are not prone to metabolic issues, but you should always be prepared. This study is very interesting. A bottle of wine for your cow!

  • DID YOU KNOW June is National Dairy Month?

    DID YOU KNOW June is National Dairy Month?

    This article is jammed packed with recipes…some I have yet to try and some great activities for children. If you have a favorite recipe, please comment with your recipe and help grow our recipe box and more.

  • Liquid Gold Trend!

    Liquid Gold Trend!

    Make sure you’re collecting it! Submitted by Katie Sears https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/27/health/colostrum-supplements-pros-cons-wellness/index.html

  • Chondrodysplasia

    Chondrodysplasia

    Article I Fact or Fiction This is the first of our articles on chondrodysplasia in Dexters. Also called chondro-carriers, shorties, or dwarfs. these terms refer to the same cattle, and will be interspersed throughout the article. Keep in mind, they all mean cattle who are carriers of the dwarf gene. Per Miriam Webster chondro means…

  • Choosing the right cow for your homestead

    Choosing the right cow for your homestead

    I really enjoyed this podcast about how to choose a milk cow for your homestead. While she is very pro Jersey, they do mention the Dexter and the principles for looking for the right cow for your farm, ranch or homestead are essentially the same. Interestingly she does recommend the trained cow, she did not…

  • Great homestead dessert

    Great homestead dessert

    This impossible pie whips up in minutes and uses some of the eggs and milk that are abundant this time of year…pro tip…try it with duck eggs for a fluffier result!

  • Cottage cheese….method three Wow just WOW!
  • Simple graphics on how to hand milk and strip a cow teat

    Simple graphics on how to hand milk and strip a cow teat

    Milking a cow and stripping a teat are two different things. Stripping is done at the end to make sure she has been completely milked out….it is not a good technique for milking the volume out.

  • Basic Cheese making supplies

    Basic Cheese making supplies

    Afe you just getting started with cheese making..

  • Pink milk and what to do about it

    Pink milk and what to do about it

    This is called haemalactia….dont worry, read on….. https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/presence-of-blood-in-your-cows-milk-and-how-to-deal-with-it