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The Potential For Feeding Root Crops to the Homestead Cow

As recently as a few generations ago, feeding root crops to dairy cattle was common practice on small scale family

Hypocalcaemia or “milk fever” is a common cause of death in homesteader’s family milk cows. This disorder affects up to

“When should I breed back my cow?” and “When should I dry off my cow?” are two questions I get

The most common questions I receive about homestead dairy cattle are those dealing with mastitis. In this article, I will

This is the first installment of “The Rural Entrepreneur Series” on Christian Farm and Homestead Radio. In this episode we

Many homesteaders begin adding cattle to their farm by buying a calf to raise. Whether this calf is going to

Having your cattle halter broke makes life a lot easier. The best time to halter break a bovine is when

One of the most frustrating things that can happen to the homestead cow owner is having their cow develop a

You’ve finally reached the point in your homesteading journey where it’s time to purchase a milk cow. You’ve bought a

The green pastures of summer are but a memory and winter has taken it’s hold. Caring for a dairy cow

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