Belted Galloway cattle are known as Oreo cows (having been given the nickname after Oreo cookies) and also have the nickname “Beltie” for the white belt around their middle. Scottish Belted...
Beginner Guide To Raising Cows
Beginner Guide To Raising Cows
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Dairy farming is an incredibly lucrative business because there is huge worldwide demand for cow’s milk. Dairy cows are unique animals that have a special relationship with humans, and their milk...
Raising your own beef is approximately 20% to 40% cheaper than purchasing meat from the butcher, but does require 5 to 20 hours per week of maintenance. Benefits include control over what you feed...
Cow Vision: How Do They Perceive Their World and See At Night?
While grazing on pasture, Cows can see things all around them in over a 300-degree range without moving their head. Their vision is limited when they raise their heads, creating a blind spot directly...
Hair loss or alopecia in cattle is the partial or total absence of hair on a cow’s body. The causes of alopecia are diverse and require tests to diagnose properly, though a parasitic infestation or...
Water Belly stems from the formation of urinary calculi or stones, creating a blockage inside the urinary tract and may occur in the bladder or in the urethra of cattle. A cow suffering water belly...