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Farm Breed Information

Get additional information about the most common livestock breeds.

Winter Weather Basics for Farmers
This winter season checklist for farmers offers basic tips for livestock and farm owners --read tips from extension agents, too.

How to Process Livestock
Sometimes determining how to process your livestock can be tough. Learn the ins and outs of processing and find the option that’s right for you.

American Water Buffalo Breed Profile
Easily trained to ride or as working livestock, American water buffalo offer producers milk--most often used in mozzerella cheese--as well as meat and hides.

Cayuga Duck Breed Profile
The Cayuga is a prolific duck and can lay 100-150 eggs per year. They are known for their flavorful meat, ideal in dishes such as duck confit.

Yak Profile
In addition to amazing pelts, as well as milk and meat, the yak can be used as a pack animal. Marvelous hobby farm livestock, owners will find them intelligent, inquisitive, and when handled from calfhood, friendly and easy to work with.

Winterizing the Farm
Winterizing the farm: your home, barn, livestock and equipment with this advice. Come the first storm of the season, and you’ll be glad you did.

Adopt a Donkey: The Donkey Adoption Option
Don’t let preconceived notions of rescue animals keep you from adopting a donkey. A good rescue donkey can provide an equine that suits your needs as well as your means.

Antibiotic Alternatives for Promoting Animal Growth
Antibiotic use in animals is creating concerns related to possible drug resistance in humans that eat the animal products. Learn out more about antibiotic alternatives from veterinarian Aaron Tangeman.

Aquaculture Farming Basics
Get an intro to aquaculture farming and see if raising fish is the farming venture for you.

Belted Beauties: Belted Galloway Cattle
With its weather-resistant coat and charming coloration, the Belted Galloway is a tough, adaptable breed that thrives on small farms.

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