Don’t Let Heat Stress Out Your Livestock
June 6, 2022Look out for these common signs of heat stress in livestock to help prevent serious health issues when the mercury rises this summer.
Love My Breed: Texas Longhorn Cattle
May 26, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Texas Longhorns, a smart, sociable and attractive breed. Check out what one keeper had to say!
What To Watch For When Checking Cattle On Pasture
May 9, 2022After cattle are turned out onto pasture, it’s important to do regular check-ins while providing feed and minerals to watch for common conditions in need of treatment.
Breed Profile: Get To Know Romagnola Cattle
April 15, 2022With roots in Italian fieldwork, Romagnola cattle offer today’s beef farmer impressive musculature, climate adaptability, maternal capabilities and more.
Love My Breed: Belted Galloway Cattle
April 11, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Belted Galloways, a striking, durable and docile cattle breed. Check out what one keeper had to say!
Getting Spring Pastures Ready For Cattle
April 11, 2022When winter finally gives way to spring, it’s time to get cattle pastures ready for a season of livestock grazing. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Wallis Farm Talks Family Farming Legacies & Shorthorn Cattle
April 7, 2022Valerie Wallis from the Indiana-based Wallis Farm gets into her favorite cattle tips and shares techniques for spreading bedding.
Rumen Woes? A Fistulated Cow Can Help
March 14, 2022When a cow gets sick, so can its rumen. But a transplant from a fistulated cow—with a surgically implanted access portal—can help.
What To Look For When Buying A Bull
March 14, 2022Buying a bull for a cattle herd can be daunting, but look for these traits when you open a catalog and be ready when you head to the sale.
9 Things To Know Before Buying Cattle For Your Farm
February 14, 2022Thinking about buying some cattle? From milk to beef, cattle are great small-farm livestock, but know these nine things before making the move.
