Tag Archives: heifer

auroch cattle 2 July 2014

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Sally Gerard

Modern cattle all descend from the ancient aurochs, domesticated on the Asian steppes as much as 10,000 years ago. Wow. They had huge horns as depicted in the cave drawings in Lascaux, France. And the DNA of these old beasts … Continue reading →

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6 August

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Having a big bull elk blow through our pasture a couple nights ago, stampeded the heifers and both species seemed muddled with regard to the other. Is this how it is when humans meet other intelligent species in space? Certainly, … Continue reading →

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29 July

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Sally Gerard

Rain and fog have hung in on the farm for a couple of days and it has been such a relief. Some moisture and cool will let the grass grow some in the pastures. We moved cattle and put all … Continue reading →

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