A Calf's Best Friend

You have heard of man’s best friend, but what about a calf’s best friend?

Take a look at these sweet photos! Our Rural Evening News and Market Day Report Producer, Amber Weaver, snapped these shots at the Dickson County High School Farm of her steer calf named Garth and her livestock companion dog, Dolly.

As you can see, they are having a good time playing with each other and may even be the best of friends!

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Crops

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Crops

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Ukraine Coverage

Germany calls for a ban on Russian agricultural imports

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A Calf’s Best Friend