Author Archives: Balabhadra dasa

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1/21/15All the cows went in the barn at the end of November. In later December we noticed Krishna getting thin. This was usual for him for the past three years and we didn’t worry. He would get thin in winter but have no problem moving around and eatin…

The Latest ISCOWP News is now onlineSome ArticlesBe a Vegetarian/Krsna Dairian & Stop World HungerPart 1: Cow Protection and VegetarianismPart 2:  Diet Change Can Save the WorldOur Father the BullPart 1: How Green is Your Tractor?Part 2: Oxen …

The ISCOWP Staff went to the auction barn to save three calves but instead came home with eight calves. The condition of the auction barn and the cows there overwhelmed their hearts and they had to save more.Read the latest ISCOWP e-newsletter to find …

Some of the locust tree logs taken from ISCOWP property were thick enough to split into two or more posts. We used metal wedges and a sledge hammer to split the logsISCOWP July 2014 E-NewsletterCollaboration with Like Minded FolksThe Art of FencingThe …

Anasuya was so happy to get out of the barn and onto the pasture. She ran, jumped and kicked her heels in joy. The winter was long and harsh and the warm temperatures and green grass were like heaven. She may be a little hesitant when meeting new peopl…

The recent video we published showed artk and treats being offered to the cows. After the ceremony, Gourangi and the rest of the cows were let out on pasture. As you know, Gourangi has been having trouble with arthritis in her legs. She kept up with th…

Read the Latest ISCOWP NewsArticles Included:Value of Milk and Cow Protection.What Does Lord Krsna Want? What Does Srila Prabhupada Want?Offering Commercial Milk Products to Krsna?Srila Prabhupada’s Incremental instructions.Establishing Cow Protection….

The grass hasn’t grown that high yet,  but the cows were so eager to roam the pastures after such a harsh, long winter that we let them out a few days ago. In fact, Madhava, the ox,  had broken out twice to munch the grass on the other side o…

Ganda, in his prime, living the life of a protected ox on the ISCOWP Farm, 2007.Ganda in his last days n a bed of hay.3/15/14 Our oldest ox named Ganda is down after 19 years of wonderful association and friendship here at ISCOWP Farm. For several year…

These two videos are a the first in a new playlist on ISCOWP 108 YouTube channel entitled The “How to” of Cow Protection. We get asked a lot of questions about how to do practical activities around the farm so we decided to film these activities when w…

)Although it is below zero, Priya, the ox, gives a kiss. )Madhava shows it is cold outside.Subscribe to the ISCOWP108 YouTube Channel to receive informative and enjoyable videos about cow protection. Post these videos wherever you can so more people ca…

Balabhadra receiving a lick from Vegan Indira, the source of so much milk and milk productsCurd made from Vegan Indira’s milk after adding lemon juice.Soup made from whey left over from making curd. Other ingredients are sweet peppers, broccoli and gre…

The ISCOWP News “The Year in Review” is now available online in PDFSome Articles Included:Diet ChangeYour Matched Gift Saves Cows (Campaign completed successfully)Cows and Their FriendsFencingBaby Calves SavedRudra was HurtBefore and After, Clearing Pa…

Jeannie (now named Vegan Indira) came home Saturday (December 7, 2013). She was living at a dairy and she could no longer produce enough milk for her owner to make a profit and therefore keep her. She was headed for slaughter when Judy, who works at th…

Hare Krishna! We went to the auction barn Monday (10/14/13) and were greatly overwhelmed with sadness and grief at the dark, cramped, impersonal conditions we found the cows. There was so much noise from the cows mooing in distress and banging up again…

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ISCOWP September 2013 E-newsletterCONTENTS: Old Cows Sheltered, Cow Protection in Alachua, Garden Bounty, Clearing Pastures for the Cows You can sign up to receive the e-newsletters in your mailbox here. Old Cows Sheltered John using his backhoe buck…

Check out  The ISCOWP June E-newsletterComing back from visiting the cows in the pasture.

Check out  The ISCOWP June E-newsletterComing back from visiting the cows in the pasture.

Video by Alexander ShenkarISCOWP Website

Video by Alexander ShenkarISCOWP Website

Springtime brings planting in the cow dung fertilized earth of ISCOWP farm. This year, besides vegetables, we are planting perennials of rose bushes, lilac bushes, berry bushes, lavender and even an almond tree. These plants are for the use of the ISCO…

Springtime brings planting in the cow dung fertilized earth of ISCOWP farm. This year, besides vegetables, we are planting perennials of rose bushes, lilac bushes, berry bushes, lavender and even an almond tree. These plants are for the use of the ISCO…

The ISCOWP herd is always enthusiastic to graze the spring grasses after a long winter. The artik and treats showed in this video are offered to the cows in honor of any ISCOWP donor who  gives $1000 or more to the cows.

The ISCOWP herd is always enthusiastic to graze the spring grasses after a long winter. The artik and treats showed in this video are offered to the cows in honor of any ISCOWP donor who  gives $1000 or more to the cows.

Students from Wheeling Jesuit University came to see Nara and Narayana in action. Balabhadra is explaining and then demonstrating how oxen are trained.One of the guests tries his hand at ox training. Check out this news and more from the ISCOWP farm in…

Students from Wheeling Jesuit University came to see Nara and Narayana in action. Balabhadra is explaining and then demonstrating how oxen are trained.One of the guests tries his hand at ox training. Check out this news and more from the ISCOWP farm in…

Discussion about the milk issue with Balabhadra das and members of the Hawaii ISKCON temple Part 2.

Discussion about the milk issue with Balabhadra das and members of the Hawaii ISKCON temple Part 2.

Discussions on the Milk Issue with Balabhadra das and members of the Hawaii ISKCON temple.

Discussions on the Milk Issue with Balabhadra das and members of the Hawaii ISKCON temple.

Nara and Narayana, who were saved from the slaughterhouse, are doing very well with their preliminary training in the yoke. In this video, Balabhadra das gives a few pointers on how to train a young team to the yoke.

Nara and Narayana, who were saved from the slaughterhouse, are doing very well with their preliminary training in the yoke. In this video, Balabhadra das gives a few pointers on how to train a young team to the yoke.

Check out ISCOWP December e-newsletterNara and Narayana get A+

Check out ISCOWP December e-newsletterNara and Narayana get A+

Yamuna gets a hug from Jahnava in 2009Yamuna has left this world listening to Srila Prabhupada singing sweet bhajans of Lord Krsna, the eternal cowherd boy. This morning Balabhadra went to check on her. She seemed to be peacefully sleeping with her hea…