A reader writes:

I was unable to download pictures of Bell due to some technical difficulties. however, I have not been giving her any feed; she has been on pasture only. She has also had mineral. So it seems to me the only thing that could be making her fat is maybe “baby fat” that she developed when she was with her mother. I am wanting to go to the KY state fair and I already have a stall reserved, How can I get her to an acceptable weight? My dad says that she probably weighs 600 lbs

Ellen Shipley

Hi Ellen,

It doesn’t sound to me like your heifer is grotesquely overweight. If, as you believe, that she just has a little baby fat, then a little extra walking might do the trick. Try putting as much space between the pasture and the water as you can, so she has to walk to it.

If you are having trouble uploading pictures to this site, let our webmaster know, and she will set you up your own account so you can upload here.

Let us know how you do at the fair.

Good Day,
Wayne
The Dairy Dude