Let me start by saying I was a dairyman for 14 years. Had 60 cows. Always drank my own raw milk. Enjoyed it. But I wish the raw milk proponents would quit...
Thanks for such an informed and well written note, Ron. It's SO important to do one's homework before making decisions that could affect health. I also used...
Amen! I also milked 35 cows and raised 4 kids on full fat Jersey milk. We had to be very careful about antibiotics. The change that allowed Bst is a whole...
Jill Booth <doveland@...> has sent you the following web link: http://www.aabp.org/ This is a link I found while surfing..:) FIgured it would be a much...
I agree with you about some of the rhetoric that goes around about antibiotics. However, I think what you say pertains to small farms with not that many cows....
The herd with the 800,000 SCC was 12 cows. The E. coli outbreak in Washington State in Dec 2005 was from a 5 cow herd. There are dirty small herds along with...
Any idea what town in Washington? ... From: Ron Hovanec Date: 7/3/2007 3:06:46 PM To: MiniatureCattle@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [MiniatureCattle] Good...
Ron, your input on this was absolutely right on correct. I guess the writer was overly critical of standard milk production and that is NOT what we want to do....
Irish Dexter Cattle Show & Sale Missouri Dexter Breeder’s Association Saturday, September 15, 2007 Show 9:00 a.m. – Sale 1:00 p.m. Laclede County...
07/09 Iowa To Colorado ... 07/11 Colorado To Iowa ... 07/16 Iowa To Washington & Oregon ... 07/22 Oregon & Washington To Indiana ... 07/28 Indiana To Wisconsin...
Hi, I am looking for some mini highland breeders in Ohio, or even PA and MI. Not ready to buy, but want to see what is around for next year. Seems mini...
Hi, I do custom art of pets and animals. I can do a generic species from my own reference pics, or you can send me a picture. Your favorite breed of chicken,...
We will be leaving Iowa on 07/30 and heading west. We can pick up or drop off along the way in any of the states listed below. Ia,Mn, Nd, Mt, Id, Wa, Or Thanks...
Hello friends; Blood has been drawn, all are healthy. Per Vet inspection, the cows are all bred. Located north of Bellefontaine, Ohio on State Route 68 north....
looking for some pointers in branding cattle. this will be our first time. we will be branding our miniature texas longhorns per the association. ANY tips...
We have to brand our cattle, mainly due to the fact that this is the real
west out here....cattle drives back and forth to the summer ranges, etc.;
plus the...
Are you hot branding or freeze branding? If hot, are you using an electric iron or cast iron heated in the fire? Is your brand registered as to placement on...
Idaho also requires brand inspections when animals are sold, but it is to prove ownership and not to actually inspect brands. I have been to the sale yard...
Hey Dustin, Just thought I would give you a few pointers if need help just give me a call, I talked with Denny about this when he stopped by. I have been...
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Funny, just watched a group of Brahman cattle branded this morning, while at my vet. He uses the gas to heat the brands, and only had to press it on for about...
Does anyone in the Mini cow world raise or want a Military Macaw? I know a
lady who has one that is hand-raised, very tame, starting to talk, 11 MO old
that...
We are using an electric brand. the longhorns can be done on the hip, shoulder or ribs. they require a herd brand and a number brand for herd identification....
Thanks for the additional info. You have to hold the electric branders on the hide for a bit longer than with the old fashioned, cast iron fire heated kinds. ...
Hello everyone, I want to start by thanking everyone for your wonderful emails, cards, letters and beautiful gifts. I am certainly blessed in my life to have...
How many crosses of zebu with taurus cattle to get rid of the following 3 things: 1 get rid of hump, 2 if I want to keep the grunting sound, and keep the...
How many crosses of zebu with taurus cattle to get rid of the following 3 things: 1 get rid of hump, 2 if I want to keep the grunting sound, and keep the...
Hello, I am selling my whole herd of mini-herefords. Total of 8. 2 bulls, 4 cows and 2 heifers. The bulls have horns, and everyone else is dehorned. I bought...
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