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7/2/2015

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In this picture our calf, his mother, and several other members of the herd are loafing among the trees on a hot July day. We are about a month into breeding season and despite the heat, I have been able to inseminate almost all of the cows and heifers that I plan on retaining in the herd for next year. I have decided to cull two cows from the herd and they will be harvested in the fall to produce mostly ground beef and stew meat. Any cows that don’t become pregnant or lose a calf will also be harvested.

The heat does influence the way I manage the herd. Very early in the morning or towards dark are the times that I try to do all my cattle moving and handling. Minimizing stress on both the animals and us is a priority as we get through these hot days. Cattle do handle the heat better than you might expect as they are remarkably adaptable animals.



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