by Kit Pharo | May 31, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Last week, I told you about a 2-year-old heifer that showed all the symptoms of rabies – including aggressive behavior, inability to swallow, frothing at the mouth and death. When she died, we removed her brain and sent it to the lab for diagnosis. Long story...
by Kit Pharo | May 31, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Several years ago, my brothers and sisters decided we need to have a Pharo Phamily Reunion every other year – on the odd numbered years. I have two younger brothers and two younger sisters. It was decided that we would take turns being responsible for this...
by Kit Pharo | May 31, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Ben Franklin once said, “Time is money.” That’s a good quote. However, I have come to the conclusion that time is much more valuable than money. Very few things in life are as valuable as time. In fact, I think it would be correct to say, “Time is life.” It...
by Kit Pharo | May 24, 2017 | Kit Pharo
As of May 15th, two pet dogs have tested positive for rabies in northeast Colorado. These are the first cases among dogs since 2003. In addition to the two dogs, there have been 41 confirmed cases of rabies in wild animals in the state so far this year. A skunk...
by Kit Pharo | May 10, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Technology has made it possible for us to nearly double agricultural production in the last 60 years. That is quite impressive until you realize our net profits have decreased during the same time period. How can that be? The cost of our inputs has increased...
by Kit Pharo | May 3, 2017 | Kit Pharo
Henry Ford once said, “The man who is too set to change is dead already. The funeral is a mere detail.” I had to read that quote two or three times before I fully understood how powerful it is – and how appropriate it is to the current beef industry. You may...
