Tillers' Ox Teams |
Tillers' ox teams are typically named such that the name of the nigh ox is said first, followed by the off ox. Therefore of Marco and Polo, Marco is the nigh ox and Polo is the off.
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Marco and Polo
Steady and dependable, Marco and Polo, along with Walker and Herschel, are Tillers' star team of oxen. A pair of red Milking Shorthorns, Marco and Polo can be told apart by the white blaze on Marco's head. When with the herd, Marco and Polo can typically be found lounging together. They weigh in at about 2,000 pounds each and are ten years old.
Sadly, Polo passed on December 24, 2009. |
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Walker and Herschel
Walker and Herschel are a promising young pair. Steadfast and energetic in the field, the team is following in the footsteps of Marco and Polo, and Lewis and Clark before them, as some of Tillers' key instructors. Herschel is a vibrant red Milking Shorthorn, while Walker is a beautiful roan. They're five years old. |
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Blue and Caesar
Due to the breed's threatened status, the Milking Shorthorn breed standards allow for some Holstein blood for genetic diversity. Therefore, every once in awhile a Milking Shorthorn turns up with black spots rather than red. Hence the interesting coloration of our Blue and Caesar calves in training. |
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Arthur and Lance
Milking Shorthorns
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Badger and Toad
Milking Shorthorns
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Joe
Orphaned at birth, Joe is an adorable red Milking Shorthorn born in 2008.
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Mouse and Moose
Holsteins born in June of 2009.
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Lewis and Clark
Tillers' original famous ox team, the Milking Shorthorns Lewis and Clark passed away of old age after many years of faithful service. |
