Farm & Ranch
Clydesdale: Gentle Giants
By Jessica Crabtree, [email protected]
When the draft horse is referred to as “a gentle giant,” they are just that. Perhaps the most recognizable of that breed is the Clydesdale. More than 300 years ago the heavy draft horse was developed in and received its name from where it was founded, Scotland. The Clydesdale was originally bred to meet agricultural needs. It is said that its breed was evolved by farmers of Lanarkshire, through which the river Clyde flows. The old name for Lanarkshire is Clydesdale. As the popularity of the Clydesdales grew, their breed was known for their ability to pull heavy loads and over time spread though Scotland and into parts of England. Today the breed is the only one found in Scotland and New Zealand and is popular in Australia, Canada and the United States.
Budweiser is known for its iconic symbol seen around the world, the Clydesdale. The first appearance of the Budweiser Clydesdale happened April 7, 1933. As a gift to their father, August A. Bush, Jr. and Adolphus Bush presented the two six-horse hitches of champion Clydesdales to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Since then the Clydesdale has been known for its size, majestic nature and luxurious feathered feet.
To read more pick up the December 2014 issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch.
By Barry Whitworth, DVM, MPH
With the prolonged drought, most pastures in Oklahoma end up in poor condition. With the lack of available forage, animals may go in search of alternative foods.
If oak trees are in the pastures, acorns may be a favorite meal for some livestock in the fall. This may result in oak poisoning.
Oak leaves, twigs, buds, and acorns may be toxic to some animals when consumed.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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 them “decom” plants, which is am acronym for “Don’t Ever Count On Me.” Silver bluestem is a “decom” grass.
Silver bluestem is a perennial which grows in all areas of Texas. It can survive in almost all soil types, and in full sun conditions or in semi shade. It grows up to three feet tall and is easily recognized with the presence of the white fuzzy seed head. Also, one of the identifying characteristics of Silver bluestem is a bend in the stems at each node, causing the plants to take on a rounded shape as they mature.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By: Rayford Pullen
Fall is here which means winter is closing in on us and before we officially get into winter, we need to make sure our factories are either producing or will be producing in a few months.
We have been pregnancy testing our cows this fall and if they are not bred or nursing a calf, we are bidding them adios. With annual costs somewhere between $900.00 and $1,000.00 per cow, those cows not producing a live weaned calf are costing us quite a bit.
To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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