Farm dogs don’t clock in—but they DO have very official roles that conveniently come with zero paperwork and unlimited union breaks. While every farm runs a little differently, most hard-working ranch mutts and pedigreed pros share a familiar list of “job duties,” whether they live here at CT Ranch or somewhere across the country:
Out here at CT Ranch, we keep things pretty simple. When it comes to our animals, the only shot we give our calves is for brucellosis — and that’s just once, when they’re little. Why? Because in our experience, brucellosis is a very real risk, and the vaccine does a good job of minimizing it. We haven’t yet found a better way to handle that particular threat, so we use it. Beyond that, we put our trust in strong terrain, good forage, clean water, and plenty of sunshine. That got me thinking about the bigger picture: vaccines, germs, and the theories we’ve all been taught to accept as gospel.
Let’s talk cows. Not just any cows — milk cows. You know, the ladies who do the heavy lifting on the farm, the real queens of the pasture. We’ve had a lot of people ask us, “Why Brown Swiss?” Or “Why not Holsteins like everyone else?” Well, grab a mug of milk (preferably ice cold, full-fat & raw), and let’s dive into Dairy Cow Breeds 101…
What’s the difference? We’re glad you asked. We’ve had a few folks ask about the two types of beef on our website — grass-fed & finished and pasture-raised. So let’s break it down simply:
Today, we live in a culture of overabundance. Not just in material things, but in the way we approach time, relationships, and even food. We expect more, faster, and often with little thought to where it came from or what it cost to produce.
Spring has arrived at CT Ranch, and we’re ready to kick off another season of growth, good food, and healthy pastures! As the cows start venturing out onto fresh green grass, it’s the perfect time to share what we’re up to this year and how we’re improving the land for both our herd and the future of the ranch.
