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That right there is probably the biggest problem!! Pushing meds, whether antibiotics or others. There is a pill for everything! What ever happened to common sense? The lack of common sense in our society these days astounds me!

True, True! Unfortunately, the "camps" find it hard to agree or even listen and keep and open mind. Each can get so caught up in "my way is the best way" and "you are wrong, I'm right". Then "Agencies" and propaganda feed the fire! I am a hay producer. Forage....feed....animal feed! I...

I don't kown, but I would say if that applies for beef cattle, it probably applies to dairy cattle.

Love this reply....balance and wisdom!

x 2 on the Glyphosate explanation. Thanks for adding! I too was a victim of propaganda at one time, calling Monsanto "Monsatan" despite the fact that my husband has been a Custom Applicator for years and now also in Ag Service Store management as well....I was informed, so I have no excuse. I...

Maybe my way of looking at my personal practices with my animals is simplistic....but it goes like this...and this applies to how I keep my pets and livestock. What would you do for your kids, or spouse, or parents.....your human family..... Your can breast feed your baby, and as they age...

Probiotics are live enzymes that aide in digesting and a nice balanced amount should live in our (or animal) gut. Because they are living enzymes they need something to feed off of or they will not flourish and die. Example from my PERSONAL experience..... Milk Kefir is a good example and...

Yes, I agree. I am always trying to learn more. Unfortunately there is so much misinformation everywhere, and some people will just not open their mind to hear another's opinions or personal experiences. Hopefully we can keep this going as a learning tool for all of us! Reminds me of my...

Back to the original guestion.... My practices and plans will not change for any of my livestock/pets. Good preventive maintenance. Meds or vet when and if necessary, even if it is no longer as convenient as it was before. And above all EDUCATE myself on improving my practices. This thread...

We don't use store bought meat, so I really don't know what "organic" cuts would cost. I could be wrong (because of that), but I don't think "organic" means that an animal was never, never, ever exposed to antibiotics or supplements when medically necessary. Once again....I may be wrong in my...