Tag: animal care
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How are ranchers taking care of their cattle during winter storms?
During extreme cold farmers and ranchers go to great lengths to ensure that their livestock have the best care possible and take several steps to ensure the animals are protected from the elements.
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5 Reasons I Trust the Safety of U.S. Beef
Food safety is no laughing matter. I’ve talked before about why I take it seriously but I don’t think I’ve ever addressed why I am confident about the safety of our beef supply. Today I break down 5 Reasons I Trust the Safety of U.S. Beef. Healthy animals yield safe beef. Our commitment to high quality…
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Dealing with Death on the Ranch
A few weeks ago, I blogged about the miraculous discovery of a calf being born on the ranch. It’s an amazing part of my life which I don’t take for granted and thoroughly enjoy. However, along with life comes death. There are unfortunate events and uncontrollable circumstances on the ranch that can lead to devastation…
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Veganism, Big Ag and Farmland
So I saw this article on Huffington Post this morning titled, “Veganism is a Woman’s Lifestyle.” Not knowing what to expect, I clicked through. It had an infographic and I LOVE INFOGRAPHICS even when they aren’t centered around sports, agriculture or meat. See? We eat veggies and fruits too! I’m not going to repost…
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Caring for Our Animals in the Polar Vortex and Arctic Temperatures
Ok – so it’s not quite arctic out there but the polar vortex has knocked the temperature/wind chill down to -7 and I qualify that as pretty damn cold. In the wind and snow, it’s important for the Ninja and I to make sure our animals are well-cared for and as comfortable as possible. In extreme cold [ahem,…