When responses get too long... I had a comment on my post about McDonald's new farmer ad campaign this weekend and my response became a bit lengthy. I guess it just hit a spot when people start assuming things about cattle feeding operations and that real farmers aren't out there in the pasture with their … Continue reading McDonald’s Advertisement Misleading, Cattle Full of Antibiotics
Never Say ‘Easy’ in Ranch Life
One would think I'd know by now to never say "Oh, this will be easy," when it comes to ranch life. That's like the killer phrase when you're wanting to get out early or have something planned for the day. The cows always hear about it and throw a wrench in the gears. Friday was … Continue reading Never Say ‘Easy’ in Ranch Life
Antibiotic Use: No Easy Solution
Bacteria are becoming resistant to Antibiotics so we need to ban ALL antibiotic use in food animals.We have all heard those lines. But livestock producers realize there is no simple answer. ALPHARMA Animal Health has a new way of communicating the "Straight talk about antibiotic use in food animal production" called "For the Record." This … Continue reading Antibiotic Use: No Easy Solution