Every spring in West Texas, there’s a point where calving is mostly behind you, and things finally start to settle down. Calves are on the ground, pairs are turned out, and after a long winter, it feels like you’ve made it through the hardest part of the season. The grass is starting to green up, […]

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Each spring in West Texas, there’s a brief period when everything comes together. Pastures turn green, cattle move to fresh grass, and after a long winter, it finally feels like the grass is pulling its weight again. Cows graze eagerly, the forage looks plentiful, and it seems like you’re ready for a great grazing season. […]

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Pinkeye in cattle spreads quickly and can turn from a small issue into a problem for the whole herd. It moves from animal to animal through direct contact and flies, especially face flies. That’s why it’s important to spot it early and act fast. What begins as mild tearing or irritation can lead to cloudy […]

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Every producer has looked at a feed tag and thought, “That should cover what my cows need.” Crude protein looks good, energy numbers seem solid, and the mineral package checks the boxes. On paper, everything adds up. But then reality hits. Cows don’t breed back like expected. Body condition slips. Calves don’t grow as they […]

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Each spring in West Texas, ranchers breathe a sigh of relief as pastures turn green again. After months of feeding hay and waiting for the grass to grow, it’s a welcome sight to see cattle grazing on fresh forage. The cows are back on pasture, hay costs go down, and the grass takes over feeding […]

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