Responsible Ranch Management: Fencing
Fencing plans should always be based around the appropriate material to reach the desired goal of that particular fence. These goals will be
Spotlight Cow: Darlin
arlin was a bottle calf after birth, which is one of the many reasons why she is so sweet. She loves to be hand fed, loves children, and wil
Preparing for Calving Season
On our Ranch, we utilize different pastures for different calving plans. We separate the Heifers from the Cows to ensure that we give each p
Cost Effective Livestock Feed
More than half of a cow-calf operational expenses come from feed costs. During the winter season, most regions are forced to increase there
Common Flies and the Impact on a Herd
There are three common types of flies that can be found near livestock and in pastures: horn flies, face flies, and stable flies. HORN...
Why do cattle need minerals in their diets?
Macro mineral: Minerals that are in larger amounts in the animals body and required in larger doses in a healthy diet. In cattle these...
Low-stress Herd Management
Low-stress Management: Proper pressure, applied at the proper time, in the proper direction to create a reaction from the cattle in the...
Top Reasons to Drag Pastures
FERTLIZATION Redistribution of manure, when available, increases the fertilizing value and therefore is more cost effective than the...
Balancing Pasture Hoof Compaction
Cattle walking around your pasture can help loosen up the top soil allowing better water penetration and easier germination of seed for the
Australian Shepherds as Cattle Dogs
Bradshaw Cattle Company loves to utilize herding, or "working, dogs as a means of low-stress handling of our cattle. Here are some of the...
