Cow Talk
Pasture Needs for Mini Cows
Mini cows can thrive on much smaller acreage than full-sized cattle, which is one of the main reasons they’re so appealing as companion animals. Because cows are herd animals, they’re...
Pasture Needs for Mini Cows
Mini cows can thrive on much smaller acreage than full-sized cattle, which is one of the main reasons they’re so appealing as companion animals. Because cows are herd animals, they’re...
What do mini cows eat?
Cows will eat approximately 2% of their body weight in grasses and/or hay each day. They’ll waste half again as much when fed dry rations. The dry feed should be...
What do mini cows eat?
Cows will eat approximately 2% of their body weight in grasses and/or hay each day. They’ll waste half again as much when fed dry rations. The dry feed should be...
Common Health Issues in Cattle
Respiratory Health Cattle are prone to respiratory problems because their lungs are relatively small for their body size — about the size of human lungs. Calves, in particular, may arrive...
Common Health Issues in Cattle
Respiratory Health Cattle are prone to respiratory problems because their lungs are relatively small for their body size — about the size of human lungs. Calves, in particular, may arrive...
Understanding Highland Colors & DNA Results
How it began All highlands originated as either black or red. Over time, these colors have become *diluted*. The result of this dilution is two distinct color charts… one is the...
Understanding Highland Colors & DNA Results
How it began All highlands originated as either black or red. Over time, these colors have become *diluted*. The result of this dilution is two distinct color charts… one is the...
DNA Testing
Here’s a link to UC Davis and a description of each highland test that's available: https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/american-highland Dilution Test: The dilution test will tell you if you have a no-dilution animal...
DNA Testing
Here’s a link to UC Davis and a description of each highland test that's available: https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/breed/american-highland Dilution Test: The dilution test will tell you if you have a no-dilution animal...
Why Does Chondro Status Matter?
1. Breeding Risks If you don’t plan to breed, chondro status doesn’t matter much. But in breeding programs, it’s critical: pairing two chondro-positive animals has at least a 25% chance...
Why Does Chondro Status Matter?
1. Breeding Risks If you don’t plan to breed, chondro status doesn’t matter much. But in breeding programs, it’s critical: pairing two chondro-positive animals has at least a 25% chance...