Excellent article! I think we’re all guilty of wanting a fool proof recipe for success with any given livestock enterprise. But the reality is that the nuances of each individual environment and even individual animals (as evidenced by your cows) can dramatically affect how well standard, accepted methods work in each case. “It depends” really is correct every time! The art of husbandry comes in when determining what “it” depends upon, and you nailed it for the family cow. 👊🏼
I love this line! "By no means am I suggesting you shouldn’t ask for advice or seek out mentors. But choose them wisely. Source them locally if possible. And even still take their suggestions with a grain of salt, using your own discernment and experience to influence decisions"
Excellent article! I think we’re all guilty of wanting a fool proof recipe for success with any given livestock enterprise. But the reality is that the nuances of each individual environment and even individual animals (as evidenced by your cows) can dramatically affect how well standard, accepted methods work in each case. “It depends” really is correct every time! The art of husbandry comes in when determining what “it” depends upon, and you nailed it for the family cow. 👊🏼
I love this line! "By no means am I suggesting you shouldn’t ask for advice or seek out mentors. But choose them wisely. Source them locally if possible. And even still take their suggestions with a grain of salt, using your own discernment and experience to influence decisions"