Breeding Season Kicks Off at Four Locust Farms

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:32:57 GMT

Breeding Season Kicks Off at Four Locust Farms

Spring is here, the grass is greening up, and that means one thing on our historic Century Farm: it’s time to turn the bulls out with the ladies.

We’re starting slow and smart—introducing our two youngest bulls to the herd first. These boys are full of energy and already showing a little friendly competition as they figure out their place among the cows. It’s fun to watch them test the waters while the ladies just go about their grazing like pros.

Tomorrow we’ll add our big man, Pete, our largest bull. Once he joins the group, things are going to get even more interesting!

Nature doesn’t waste time… and neither do our Angus bulls.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on everyone over the next few weeks and will share updates (and plenty of calf photos come fall) as the season rolls along. Thank you for following along with our little cow-calf operation—your support means the world to our family farm.

Until next time,

The Four Locust Farms Crew

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Just one sample of the handsome fellows out in our pasture this year!

Vet Visit Highlights: Calf Health Check & DNA Testing for Our Heifers!

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:19:57 GMT

Today was one of those perfect farm days that reminds me why we do what we do. Dr. Collins pulled up bright and early for our regular calf health check, and this visit came with an extra-special twist: DNA testing on our heifers!

We’ve been raising these little ones with so much care, and watching them thrive is the best part of every single day. Dr. Collins went through the whole herd with his usual calm expertise—checking weights, listening to lungs, making sure everyone’s bright-eyed and growing strong. But the highlight? Swabbing those heifers for their DNA profiles. We’re beyond excited to get the results back and learn even more about their genetics. It’s like getting a sneak peek into their future potential—health, growth rates, and all the traits that will help them become amazing mama cows one day.

There’s something so reassuring about having a vet like Dr. Collins on our team. These animals are our babies, and knowing they’re in great hands makes all the long hours in the barn worth it. A huge thank-you to Dr. Collins for always showing up with that infectious positivity and top-notch care. And let’s not forget the rest of the crew who jumped in to help wrangle, hold, and record everything—because on a farm, nothing happens without a village!

We’re already daydreaming about the data coming in and can’t wait to share more updates as these calves keep growing into their big, beautiful futures. Spring is right around the corner, and with healthy herds and exciting new insights on the way, we’re feeling extra grateful.

Here’s to strong calves, smart science, and the best vet crew around! ��

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Breeding Season Kicks Off at Four Locust Farms