Thanks for the comments guys!!
We are quite proud of our cattle, they are the result of almost 50 years of selective breeding on our farm, and purchasing new bloodlines to compliment what was here already, along with the use of top AI sires.
We like to make sure our animals are dry and comfortable, that way they STAY healthy!! So far we've had good luck with our calves this year, no calving problems and no disease problems.
Feeding duties are handled by the mommas, that is their only job for the year, if they do a good job they "live long and prosper", if not,,, they are on the BBQ!!! My wife was a little nervous about starting a family after she was aroudnd the farm a couple of years!! :lmao: She got especially nervous when she ended up with mastitus after our second daughter was born!!outta here
My kids love the cattle too and do get attached to the calves, my oldest especially, and some times have a hard time seeing them go when it comes time to sell. I have to be careful when helping my daughter select her 4-H calf, so her choice is likely to be one that gets to hang around!