Gerald and Pat Vandervalk of Clareshom, Alberta, Canada, solved the challenges of winter water for their cattle by utilizing numerous springs on their ranch.

An “eye in the sky” can be a big help when you need to locate missing cattle or check fences or water sources in a pasture.

Ranch families have great faith — in God, and each other — and a great sense of responsibility to the animals they take care of.

There are many options today when selecting syringes for vaccinating or medicating livestock — many more than were available 50 years ago. The dose guns, disposable syringes and pistol-grip, multidose syringes are standard tools we take for granted, but they are relatively new inventions.

There are many options today when selecting syringes for vaccinating or medicating livestock — many more than were available 50 years ago. The dose guns, disposable syringes and pistol-grip, multidose syringes are standard tools we take for granted, but they are relatively new inventions.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last of three parts on the importance of windmills.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of three parts on the importance of windmills.