
Our animals give us such a precious gift
We have something very special when we share our lives with companion and food animals

Boots help horses maintain and improve footfall
These accessories can’t be used long term but can help the horse deal with discomfort and weakness
China needs what we can supply — but it’s a challenging customer
When markets get back to normal, expect China to continue its protein buying spree

There’s no hard-and-fast rule, but horses have weight limits
There are, however, some good guidelines and common sense goes a long way

The all-too-common pitfall of successful businesses
Growth brings rewards but also stretches the founder — especially if he or she hasn’t developed their team

In business, starting small doesn’t mean thinking small
As in any other enterprise, a farm’s success is the cumulation of a multitude of small acts

A good sleep is as important in horses as in people
Let sleeping horses lie

Now is a good time to check udders of cows and bred heifers
Paying attention to teat and udder conformation greatly reduces the odds of having a cow with mastitis

We’re often afraid to ask questions, but it’s a key skill
Being curious and asking lots of questions is a good thing but for some reason, we tend to hold back

Inducing cows is always a risk-and-reward scenario
Many factors need to be considered and no two cases are exactly alike