Raising cattle

How many of my readers have ordered grass-fed beef before from a local ranch? Buying grass fed beef in the grocery store is really expensive. Learn more.

In Countries where there is lots of land and lack of food, starting a cattle breeding business can be a good way to enter a highly profitable market. It is important to invest in the production of high quality meat that is better suited for both local and international markets. Before start farming cattle: Make sure you have: a big enough area […]

If you’re going to be raising cattle, you’ll need to know how many cows per acre you can keep in your state. The number of cows you can keep without damaging the soil varies from

Learn the pros and cons of raising your own grass fed beef. Tips for getting started, how much acreage you'll need, fencing, feed, and costs involved.

Cows are docile animals that are good milk and meat sources. Here's everything you need to know to raise them. #cows #cattle #homesteading

Springtime is the best time to deworm cattle. Early in the springtime, parasite loads are very heavy. How often should you worm cattle?

BDN File Photo For many small farmers and homesteaders, cows are the white (or, perhaps, black and white) whale of livestock: always top of mind, but seemingly forever out of reach. Most cows are physically bigger than other livestock, so they require more space and infrastructure than other ruminant

Winter is fast approaching here in the Midwest! Here are the behind the scene workings of preparing cattle for winter at Hickory Hollow Farm!

If you're looking for details about what you need to own a cow, here are a few things that you should definitely consider.

All the details you need on buying and raising a beef steer! This post covers things like age at purchase, castration and dehorning, and even what to do when your steer is ready for the freezer.