Heifers (cows who haven’t had calves) and cows go through a process known as going into ‘heat’.
John Denver-Fly Away
Weaning time. Where babies leave their mommas. It’s not as bad as it seems.
Sir Mix-A-Lot- I like Big Butts
Grade. This isn’t a letter grade you receive in school. This is how cattle are judged on their weight and body condition.
Sheryl Crow- First Cut is the Deepest
This song makes me laugh every time I hear it because we call this our dad’s ‘cutting’ song.
Ticks-Brad Paisley
Cows get ticks. And grubs. And lice. And flies. And other gross bugs. We treat that to make sure they don’t have to suffer.
Well to start off my 30 Songs about Raising Cattle, I thought I should start it out right! Enjoy a meal tonight with BEEF! … It is what’s for dinner after all!