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Did She Make It?
A whole-program look at heifer slippage—and the simple question that connects newborn care, growth, breeding, and entry into the milking herd.
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back to the farm.
The Next One In
Welcoming Dr. Clara Phillips—and reflecting on the mentors, producers, communities, and earned trust that shape a new graduate into someone’s veterinarian.
Timing Vaccinations at Dry-Off
Could moving routine vaccination nine days earlier reduce dry-off stress and improve performance in the next lactation? A practical look at new research.
GnRH Dose Within Double OvSynch
A closer look at the research behind doubling the first GnRH dose—and the age, semen, cost, and herd-level questions that still matter.
Thousands of Decisions
Strong herds are built through thousands of ordinary choices made slightly better, slightly more often.
The Cost of Waiting
The difference between patient observation and avoidance—and why the cost of waiting is often invisible until the bill comes due.
The View From the Truck Windshield
A summer drive through Grey–Bruce, the occupational hazard of always looking for problems, and everything going right beyond the bug-splattered glass.
The Weight of Things
Responsibility, uncertainty, and the quiet character built by continuing to show up through every season.
A Note to Our Horse Owners
What an orphan foal—and the community that rallied around it—revealed about the devotion of horse people.
Beef Herd Strategy Sessions
A deliberate pause from fire-fighting to discuss herd performance, calving, reproduction, replacements, and the next practical win.
Small, Consistent Wins
Most farm losses don’t arrive like a train wreck. They leak. Progress comes from noticing the small things and acting consistently.
Abortions: Don’t Throw Away Your Best Clue
Simple steps that preserve information after an abortion and give the diagnostic process its best chance of helping the herd.
After a Hard Pull
A practical post-calving routine focused on comfort, vigour, and giving cow and calf the strongest possible start.
Your Bull Might Be Costing You Money
Why a breeding soundness exam is one of the simplest ways to reduce avoidable reproductive risk before turnout.
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