By Barry Whitworth, DVM / Area Food/Animal Quality and Health Specialist for Eastern Oklahoma Pain is not limited to the human experience. Studies show animals experience pain as well. Procedures such as castration and dehorning [...]

By Robert Wells, Ph.D., livestock consultant / rswells@noble.org When purchasing feed, it is essential to take time to read the feed tag that, by law, is attached to every bag of feed or mineral sold. [...]

By Phillip Kitts The stance rodeo has taken since the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to be one of strength and solidarity. With the impact of COVID-19 early in the 2020 season, the world saw a [...]

By Krista Lucas The horse market has seemed to be doing well in 2020, even with all the ups and downs this year has entailed. Purchasing a horse is easier than ever, with more ways [...]

By Dr. Garrett Metcalf, DVM There are four vesicular diseases that can cause illness in various livestock species. Some of the vesicular diseases can cause some very serious consequences to the animal and to the [...]

Ingredients• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped• ½ cup butter• 2¼ cups sugar (divided)• 2 eggs• 1 teaspoon vanilla• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour• ¼ teaspoon baking soda• 68 Kraft caramels (1½ bags), unwrapped•2/3 cup evaporated [...]

By Jesse Kader Happy fall y’all. This season I have you covered for all the Aztec sweaters. If you love a little western flair in your winter wardrobe I definitely have you covered. There are [...]

By Martha Crump You might just qualify as a “Cattlewoman” if the local veterinarian’s office is the first number on your speed dial and your family members are listed after that. However, to more formally [...]

One big perk I have enjoyed over the years as a nationally syndicated weekly radio host is that I get a lot of music in the mail for my consideration. To be brutally honest, the [...]

By Annette Bridges I am guessing many of us own some cherished keepsakes that originally belonged to our parents or grandparents. My most treasured gifts are the ones that bloom each year. Every time I [...]

By Rayford Pullen With fall officially here, we turn our attention toward the upcoming winter months and costs associated with keeping our herds healthy, productive and profitable. In our area of North Texas, forage quality [...]

By Norman Winter | Horticulturist, Author, Speaker The Azalea Bowl at Callaway Gardens is one of The Garden Guy’s favorite places, even when the 3,000 plus azaleas aren’t blooming. The seasonal color and serenity will [...]

By Lindsey Lambert Take in the beautiful scenery as the road takes you through the San Isabel National Forest.

By Tony Dean There are a handful of grasses on North Texas grazing lands ranchers need to know, not because they are highly desirable, but rather because they are not of much value. I call [...]

By Lindsey Monk Montana has had a big fire season as we were much drier than usual. We are glad fall is here.

By Andy Anderson We have all seen them, heard stories about them and may have had some for table fare at one time or another; the American Bison, also known as buffalo or Tatanka by [...]

By Pepper Stewart It was the year 2009 the last time a bull bucked at the BULLNANZA Event at the Lazy E, but that all changed one weekend in August. During the crazy time of [...]

On the first Saturday of October, the town of Bowie pays tribute to its western legacy with the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. The heritage of the “Chicken and Bread Boys” dates back to [...]

By Jared Groce The exodus from the population centers continues, with huge numbers of urbanized citizens looking to live a rural lifestyle. The amount of rural property buyers far exceeds the amount of rural properties [...]

By Jelly Cocanougher Finding a treat on the ground and she’s thinking it’s the best thing since sliced bread. It is a crispy hot day with golden opportunities. Life’s greatest treasures are some of the [...]