Cattle Feeding and Farm Management Discussion

What happens here

After the hay bale is unrolled, park the four-wheeler and allow the cattle to feed. Observe the herd, including the calves, and make notes on their health and behavior. The farmer discusses various aspects of farm management, such as the number of calves (16), plans for future calving, and the genetic advantages of his South Poll bull, Donny. He also highlights the benefits of grass-fed cattle and rotational grazing, emphasizing that healthy soil and happy cows are priorities. He briefly mentions his electric fence monitor (Fence D-Tec) and how it alerts him if the fence goes down, which is crucial for managing the 90 individual sections in his rotational grazing system.

Goal: Monitor cattle, discuss herd management and pasture health.