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Kristy Knoll Farm breeds fullblood and percentage lowline angus.

Kristy Knoll Farm

Grass-fed American Lowline Angus

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Why we own Lowlines
Written by Doug   

Lowlines are excellent "starter" cattle, they are easy to handle, have fewer calving problems than standard cattle, and can finish on grass.

The characteristics that make lowlines excellent for those with limited experience are the same characteristics that experienced breeders seek in their own herd. Easy handling means less costs: equipment, fencing and pasture repair. One caution though, any 500+ pound animal that gets "spooked" can be dangerous and one should always be conscious of this.

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This week on the Farm
Written by Maria   

8/19/2009
The cows have been seeking shade as the weather has been very hot and humid.  The field could certainly use some rain and I am sure the rabbits with their angora coats on would prefer some cooler temperatures.   A lot of time has been spent cutting and splitting wood as well as clearing some of the smaller trees from the pastures.  We have been enjoying salads from the garden and are still looking forward to the cucumbers and melons to ripen.  Also, we have been trying to work on minimizing our groundhog population as they seem to love to make large homes in the most frustrating of places!

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