As calving season approaches, our preparations go beyond the barn and pasture arrangements. The well-being of our newborn calves and their mothers is our top priority, driving us to meticulously organize essential calving supplies that ensure a healthy start for calves and mothers. We store all these supplies in a heated supply room so they are ready when we need them. Here’s a closer look at the critical items we keep on hand. Packages of Dried Colostrum The first few hours after birth ... VIEW POST
Essential Calving Season Supplies
Ready, Set, Calve: Preparing for Calving Season
With the main calving season swiftly approaching, the air at Ogilvie Stock Ranch is thick with anticipation and the spirit of readiness. This time of year is marked by a flurry of preparations, each step meticulously planned to ensure the health and safety of our soon-to-arrive calves and their mothers. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of our calving season preparations, highlighting the love, care, and science that guide our efforts. Scour Vaccination: Our First Line of ... VIEW POST
Looking Ahead: Our Goals for Ogilvie Stock Ranch in 2025
As we step into 2025, we are buzzing with anticipation and excitement. The past year was a tapestry of hard-earned achievements and valuable lessons, setting the stage for a year full of promise and growth. With several ambitious projects on the horizon, we invite you on a journey through the plans and goals for 2025 that are set to unfold in the coming months. New Purebred Calves on the Horizon The heart of our excitement lies in the anticipated arrival of new purebred calves and ... VIEW POST
A Legacy in Motion – Destiny
Introducing Destiny, our show cow and the cornerstone of our purebred herd expansion at Ogilvie Stock Ranch. She represents more than just a cow; she's a legacy in motion, connecting my childhood dreams, deeply influenced by my grandparents, with our future aspirations at OSR. Growing up, I was always by my grandfather's side at cattle shows and sales - his pride and joy, his "little helper." He taught me the ins and outs of selecting herdsires, igniting a passion that would ... VIEW POST
Embracing Autumn’s Shift: Our 2024 Essential Fall Tasks
Now that September has arrived, the days are cooler, darkness is creeping up on us earlier every day and we are starting to work on our fall ranch tasks. The cows will soon be coming home to a new landscape and they will begin to explore the freshly logged areas. We are working through our to do lists to make sure that we get all the necessary tasks completed before the winter freeze. Let's take a peek into six fall tasks that are important for our ranch in 2024. Pasture Maintenance As ... VIEW POST
Beating the Heat: Haying Season Strategies
As the mercury climbs, so does the intensity of haying season. The scorching heat waves present unique challenges, but with careful planning and a few cooling tricks, we manage to keep both our family and our hay crops thriving. Here's a closer look at how we navigate the season, ensuring our balers roll out the highest protein-packed bales for our cattle while keeping our sights firmly on the future health of our fields. Staying Cool Amidst the Heat First things first, the wellbeing of ... VIEW POST
