Colder weather means your cows' energy requirements are higher. Keep these tips in mind to determine how your cows are doing and to help them thrive this winter.

A quiet fall morning on a southern Idaho ranch turns unexpectedly luminous as a rancher stumbles into a moment of natural wonder.

If your cows could speak, would you listen? It’s the kind of question that makes people smile at first – a whimsical thought you might share over coffee. But for me, it became a serious challenge. If animals are constantly communicating, and we fail to hear them, what opportunities are we missing – not just for better welfare but for better farming?

Bull buying strategies are a critical component of success for cow-calf producers across Canada. With operations ranging from small family farms to large-scale commercial enterprises, an important question must be asked: Do purchasing tactics differ depending on the size of the farm or ranch?

Bien souvent, la période des Fêtes est associée à une augmentation du stress : les déplacements, la planification, les dépenses, les retrouvailles avec la famille et les amis... Il y a beaucoup à gérer. Pourtant, on nous dit que ce moment devrait être une occasion de ralentir, de réfléchir et de célébrer. 

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If a cow does not get bred, she does not have a calf. That fact alone makes reproduction the number one driver of profitability in a cow-calf operation. But the conversation should not stop there.

Proper postpartum care is essential for dairy cows to ensure they return to full reproductive health quickly.