86 | Dairy Cow Mastitis Emergency: Fast Action, IV Antibiotics, and Faith

When life on the homestead takes an unexpected turn, it can shake you to your core. In this heartfelt episode, I share the emotional journey of the past two weeks with my beloved cow, Dixie. What began as an ordinary day spiraled into a life-or-death fight as severe mastitis set in and escalated in less than 18 hours. With her pregnancy at risk and her life hanging in the balance, we faced fear, prayerful desperation, and a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness.Now that Dixie is on the mend—and her calf still thriving—I’m reflecting on the lessons I learned about acting quickly, leaning on my faith, and holding onto hope for her full recovery. Whether you’re a fellow homesteader, an animal lover, or someone in need of encouragement during a hard season, this episode is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and trust in God’s plan.I’m proud to partner with ⁠Better Basics⁠, a Canadian company creating safe, sustainable, and family-friendly products. As part of my commitment to supporting clean living and mindful homesteading, I’ve teamed up with them to offer you 10% off your order with code WELLNESSFARMCHAT.When you shop using my code, you not only save — you also help support the Wellness Farm Chat podcast and our mission to share simple, natural living for families.Shop Better Basics: Use code ⁠WELLNESSFARMCHAT ⁠for 10% off!I love supporting brands that actually care about wellness from the inside out—and LUME totally gets it. And the best part? As a listener of this podcast, you get 10% off your purchase! Just head to ⁠⁠⁠LUME⁠⁠⁠ and use code WELLNESSFARMCHAT at checkout.Hey friends, if you’ve been looking for high-quality, nutrient-dense products for your homestead or wellness routine, you have to check out Wonder Cow! Their line of premium colostrum supplements, is crafted with care and perfect for families who value natural health.And because you’re part of the Wellness Farm Chat community, Wonder Cow is giving you 15% off your first order! Just use my special link and code WELLNESSFARMCHAT at checkout to grab your discount.