Mankind owes a lot to the cow. The first animal to be domesticated, humans began capturing the large and aggressive auroch 10,000 years ago and selectively breeding it for more docile behavior.

I spent a lot of time traveling around this past year, and I need to share some of what I’ve heard and learned along the way.

“What if we woke up in the morning to find only the things we expressed gratitude for in our prayers the night before?” That meme on Facebook caused me to reflect on my own state of gratitude.

Winter is part of the Canadian experience. Ensure that you have the proper clothing, footwear and attire to provide you warmth and protection from the elements. When operating a vehicle or farm equipment, always ensure that you check the weather and inspect your equipment before you leave and know when it is better to just stay home.

Treatment of clinical mastitis represents one of the most common reasons for antimicrobial use on dairy farms around the world.

Fall is a very busy time of year out here on the farm as we get the crops all harvested and prepare for the long winter ahead up here in northern Wisconsin. Even though there is much work to do, we greatly enjoy it. Being outdoors working this time of year is wonderful.

Veteran’s Day has always been a day of pride for me. My father and uncles served in World War II, and others in the family served in the Korean War.