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Standing in the Cold No More… or at Least Less Often When the forecast calls for freezing rain, snow, and wind, it doesn’t take long for exposed water troughs and tanks to freeze in the Ozarks. Without proper protection, faucets and hoses quickly become unusable and getting water to the herd becomes a cold, miserable…
Getting Ready for the Bees, Day 2 When raising animals, of any kind, you usually select a preferred breed based on specific characteristics, traits, or desired production. For example, some people like big dogs like Great Danes, while others prefer Corgis. When we started the ranch, we selected Limousin cattle for their beef production over…
Moving Cattle If you ask my husband, one of the hardest things I’ve had to learn is how to move cows. And, if he were being honest, he would tell you that I’m failing this lesson. Watching him work the cows, he’s the Cow Whisperer. He uses patience, understanding, and consistency to create a relationship…
Fall calves are bred in the winter In our neck of the woods, we choose to calve in the fall. This is my favorite season in the Ozarks. The weather is not too hot, not yet cold, and the leaves are beautiful. Choosing fall means the calves are generally born in dry, clean pastures during…
Getting Ready for the Bees, Day 1 Preparing to bring bees to the ranch comes with a lot of apprehension and even more decisions. Becoming a beekeeper (apiarist for the more fancy) comes with a lot of rewards. It’s educational and a nice outdoor activity. The bees will do wonders for my garden. We have…
LAAN Limousin Cattle Ranch 