It has been cold here, folks – real cold. Old Man Winter showed up about mid-December, unpacked his bags, and settled in for what has been a rather lengthy stay. As a result, we have ice. And more specifically, ice that forms thick sheets over water sources closing them off to bovine consumption. So ... READ the POST
In the Calm Before the Storm
The sun was shining, it was fairly warm, and there was virtually no wind – yesterday was a gorgeous day. The beauty of the day made it hard for me to believe today's forecast for snow turning to wind and snow so, basically a blizzard. And then Tom snapped me back to reality. He reminded me ... READ the POST
Resisting Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is real – and scary, especially when one of your kids is sick and needs an antibiotic to help them kick the crud… One weekend in the fall of 2015, our baby daughter developed a low fever and an elevated level of fussiness. At first I thought she was sick with ... READ the POST
5 Things You Need to Know About Daily Use Antibiotics
With all the talk of antibiotic resistance, it can be slightly disconcerting when you hear “antibiotic” and “daily use” in the same sentence. The following is a reader comment, in response to the post "Antibiotic Free – What Does That Even Mean," expressing concern in regard to the daily use of ... READ the POST
Antibiotic Free – What Does That Even Mean?
“When meat is 'antibiotic free' does that mean that the meds work their way out of the animal, or that instead of treating the animal people do nothing?” This was a question I received from a friend regarding the marketing term “antibiotic free." She'd been seeing the term adorning ... READ the POST
Weaning Day in the Life of this Ranch Wife
The days leading up to weaning day are pretty busy in their own right, but they are really nothing compared to the day we actually wean. On weaning day the pasture is a happening place – and so is my kitchen. Yesterday was weaning day and I took a few notes to give you an idea of just what I mean. ... READ the POST
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