• But can TDA Churchill “stamp” his progeny….

      ….it would appear so. TDA™ Churchill 01….son of the great English champion Cashtiller….has now been used selectively on a few cows in our herd.  Here’s the result.  The dam is THF Wonderful W64 . Traditional Devon™ was formed to import pure English genetics into the American herd….to provide a choice for a breed that was maneuvering itself into a corner.  Churchill is breeding “true”….right down to what is an authentic “ruby red” coat.          

  • The grass is always greener….

    ….if only by a little bit. These young calves probably went through the high tensile wire on the other side of the pasture…walked along a river…and back up this side to wait near the gate.  It’s become something of a game for seven of the calves this season. Better not to chase them.  Leave them alone and they’ll come home. We’re keeping the main herd in a sacrifice area with hay, trying to give the grass a start before we launch the rotation.  Probably time to give up and just get them moving….fast! Photo by Duane Ard.