by bestyet | Jul 16, 2018 | Forage management
Since our herd is entirely grass fed, forage quality is very important to us. In May, June, and July when more grass grows than the cows can graze, we cut and bale the paddocks that are getting ahead for winter feed. Ideally we like to cut before all the forage is...
by bestyet | May 3, 2018 | Genetics
Why do we like both of these breeds? We often hear from farmers studying the different breeds available, and they ask us which breed we prefer. We are partial to both Milking Shorthorns and Dutch Belted, and we do not prefer one over the other, for each have their...
by bestyet | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bestyet is very much a family venture Winifred, Martha and Miriam are the main “cow people” on our farm. Winifred is the one you’ll usually reach by phone or e-mail, having been involved in this breeding herd for 37 years. Martha and Miriam take a lot of...
