Sometimes cows need help giving birth, which is where farmers and/or ranchers come in handy! This cow was having trouble because the calf was in the breeched position. When dad realized she needed help giving birth, he called me and we brought the cow in from the pasture to the barn. There, we safely put her in a head chute and helped pull the calf. This video was taken a few minutes after that moment.
This month's Friday On The Farm is all about managing heat stress during the hot summer months.
We all know that the late summer heat can start to take a toll on us, but it can also take a toll on the cattle. This means that, just like us, they have ways to keep themselves cool.