Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Last week when parts of Arkansas received several inches of snow, 

we had a light  dusting in Northwest Arkansas 

but we did experience some bitter cold days.

While I add another layer of clothes to stay warm, 

our dairy  cows increase the amount of feed they eat during extreme weather.

It's our job to make sure their nutritional needs

   are met everyday.

                                                 
                                                 I'm thankful we missed that chance of snow
                                                                                    and
                                                 that we are in the last few days of January!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

Feeding our dairy cows a nutritious diet is an everyday activity--regardless of the weather conditions. 

Even though these cows had already eaten in the feed barn after being milked, the snow seemed to create an exciting experience as the feed wagons were pulled into the field  as usual.

On their way to the feed wagons, the cows were running and kicking up their hooves just like kids on a sled at the top of a snowy hill.

I'm thankful for the fun these cows seemed to be having on their snow day down  on the dairy farm!

Designer Dairy Diet

During today's monthly meeting with the  dairy nutritionist, we were sharing information about the new crop that is being chopped and test results from hay samples  that are being included in our cows'  daily diet.  Our dairy nutritionist could be described as a  cow diet designer!

With the help of our dairy nutritionist, we are constantly evaluating every ingredient that is included in their daily total mixed ration to insure that it contains the right proportion of nutrients for good nutrition and good health.

It's obvious when listening to the dairy nutritionist and the dairy farmer talk about the cows, our dairy cows are greatly respected, cared for and loved.

                                            I love watching our cows enjoy their designer diet!
                     Our dairy cows show their mutual appreciation for receiving a balanced,nutritious diet
                                                            by producing high-quality milk!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

There's nothing prettier or more peaceful than to watch cows grazing in a field at dusk. This group of young Holstein heifers were the perfect example of  "pretty as a picture"!

                                                  I'm thankful for the green grass of August 

                                                                                and

 for the opportunity to work everyday with my family to raise healthy cows that produce high quality milk!

Dairymom's Thankful Thursday

                                                                    
         Calves grow up to become  the cows that produce milk, so farmers make it a priority to get them off to a healthy start. I'm thankful  for all the "date nights"  I have riding around on the farm  with the dairy farmer checking calves and cows!