Recent content by rick1500

Interesting facts on Listeria Monocytogenes, the bacteria can be as easily caught after the pasturizing process if (I know, I know... IF) the pasturizing equipment gets contaminated with the bacteria. And the FDA put out information awhile back about catching it in 'Ready to Eat' foods...

Ooops, I forgot to say thank you for the disease information. Thanks.

Yes, I can agree with you on the point of children. I have 4. It does come down to choice, how each of us approach things from different angles due to each of us being different, our views can be changed but our basic way of seeing things will be the same, i.e... if one has a materialistic...

Dear Guest, You should have read my post a little more carefully, "coupled with no knowledge of what I am speaking of " :D

Vicki, The cow and calf had all their shots and testing before we bought her. The owner decided to sell her because the dogs in his neighborhood kept her going out the fence and into other's yards. She was 5 yrs old when we got her and we've had her for about a year now. She eats only a...

Wonderful information, thanks very much. I'm really excited to be able to keep learning from everybody.

Very interesting about the Jersey. I like what your'e saying because of our future plans. All this is purely in the embryo (aint even born yet) stage coupled with no knowledge of what I am speaking of (oh well, :D ), What I have planned (when the farm I have visioned finally gets here) is...

I'm no expert. But one thing I have noticed is that the cows/bulls that are closests to us i.e... our cow we milk, is usually a reflection of us. I'd be curious to know if you can find any traits/behavior in your cow that might resemble your own. Our cow is more spirited, like my wife :D , and...

Pasturizing is easy to do. Although I don't remember exact details, it's something like; a few minutes at 160 deg on the stove top in a pan. If you have access to the internet it's very easy to get the details, if not I or I'm sure someone can get it for you. We have been milking our...

I'm still a little confused on getting a picture posted. Is it not possible to do if the site that holds the pic has to have a password? I read the pic posting instructions and thought maybe there was a way to do it.

My neighboors Beefmaster bull has decided to service our Jersey milk cow. She stood and handled him at least once today, but later on she went to her knees when he tried to mount her. Did her legs just get weak from him being on her earlier. How do I know if he is too big for her. I'm brand...