Tag: cows
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Debunking the Biggest Myths About Raising Beef Cattle
I think it’s highly important to know how our food is produced and that includes knowing how it was planted, bred, raised, harvested, processed and prepared. Knowledge is power and during these days of conspiracy theories, social media bots and “fake news,” it’s important to have confidence in the facts that are being presented. Confidence…
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Controlling the Summer Bugs and Bacteria
I would love to say our cattle never get sick, but unfortunately, that’s not the truth. Just like cats, dogs, hamsters and humans, cattle have biological systems that can be disrupted by bacteria and viruses. The truth is, even outside the normal “cold and flu season” for cattle, we have animals that contract an illness…
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Behind the Scenes of My Interview with MSNBC About Sustainable Beef
MSNBC visits a Kansas rancher to talk about beef sustainability – but did they share the whole story? Read more to find out what didn’t make the cut.
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An Open Letter to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez From a Kansas Rancher
Hello Congresswoman, You don’t know me from Adam but I’ve been following your actions for several months now; both leading up to the election and, now that you’ve taken office, even more so. I swell with pride at the sight of so many women in leadership positions in our nation’s capital and the most recent…
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A Rancher’s Favorite Part of Raising Cattle
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas but as a rancher my most favorite season is calving season. Late August through late November are teeming with fresh baby bovines and we get to see the outcomes of our carefully planned breeding decisions come to fruition. Previously, I had written about…