🐄💧 Winter Reminder: Check Those Water Troughs! A cow can drink 30-50 gallons of water per day—but not if it’s frozen solid. Dehydration is one of the biggest (and most preventable) threats to cattle in winter. When water troughs freeze over, cows can’t drink, which leads to: ❌ Reduced feed intake ❌ Lower milk production ❌ Compromised immune systems ❌ Weight loss and health issues Your winter checklist: ✅ Check troughs at least twice daily ✅ Break ice or use tank heaters/de-icers ✅ Ensure all a

POPULAR BREEDS OF CATTLE AND WHAT THEY'RE USED FOR Cattle come in all shapes and sizes, and each breed has its own special job. Some are raised for meat, some for milk, and a few can do both. Here’s a simple breakdown of well-known cattle breeds and what they’re great at: --- 1. HOLSTEIN - 🥛 Purpose: Milk - 🐄 Known for: Black and white spots, super high milk production. These are the dairy champs. 2. ANGUS - 🍖 Purpose: Beef - 🐄 Known for: Solid black color, tender meat. Popular in steak hous