Every year, I wean my replacements, but I have never weaned calves to sell. My calves are sold off their Mommas – Momma takes care of them until they day they leave the ranch. There are vaccine protocols in place – one round of vaccine at Spring work – boosters in June – but with [...]
Sometimes, it just all goes wrong. Last Monday we saddled up before the sun came up. It was our day to get all the cows in smaller pastures for our load out on Tuesday. Probably getting Lefty saddled and in the trailer was the only thing that went well for the next 48 hours. Brandon, [...]
This past Saturday, there was a party in Crockett, Texas to celebrate Ron Conatser’s induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. Over 100 friends showed up not only to celebrate his accomplishments but to celebrate his life. The Moosehead Café was filled to capacity – with love, respect, and admiration for a man [...]
Texas Rancher Girl – Linda Jordens Galayda By PennyLynn Webb In ranching there is no down time, no holiday breaks, no weekends off. It’s a 24 hour-a-day, seven day-a-week, 365 day-a-year job. The days are long and hard, especially with unpredictable Texas weather and extreme summer heat. It’s not just rounding up cattle, cutting hay, [...]
In the great debate over healthy eating – beef is always at the center of the discussion. The Beef Council has done an excellent job of presenting the facts. The truth is there is no better protein source than beef with less calories and more vitamins and minerals. Hmmm…. So read this article - eat [...]
