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said. “For us this has been more successful than calves hitting the ground in the middle of winter.

“We prefer our calving season to be in the spring. It allows our cows to recover before the dead of winter hits.”

BLT cattle are grass fed during the spring and summer months and are occasionally fed corn to finish one out, and only if it is requested, she said.

“During the winter the grain helps the cows withstand colder temperatures, it also helps the momma produce milk for their babies,” Talisha said. “We feed prairie hay in the fall and winter. We try to only use grain when necessary.”

Calves are vaccinated around 5 to 8 months old with Blackleg preventatives, Viralshield 6, pinkeye preventives. All the herd is dewormed.

Mineral blocks with IGR and protein tubs are also plentiful for the herd,

“Our cows have fresh well water provided by a float trough and the streamfed pond,” Talisha said.

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