Photo of the Day: "Last call"

Cow vet Jon H. (@thecowdoc) caught this gorgeous view in Friesburg, New Jersey during his last call of the day on Friday- who else has seen some beautiful skylines during their trips to the farms? We have to wonder though-- what does this New Jersey view look like after Winter Storm Jonas went through this weekend?

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