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Follow These Steps When Selecting A Breeding Ram (Video)

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Video |
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A sire contributes more than just its 50 percent of a lamb's genetics, so it's critical to choose a breeding ram carefully. Here's what to look for before you buy.

Choose Your Ruminant Depending On What Your Pastures Offer

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Animals do the hard work of improving pastures and soil health, so choose the right ruminants for the land and native growth you already have.

How & When To Give Your Sheep A Hoof Trim

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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It's important to keep an eye on your sheep's feet to avoid lameness. And when you're checking for foot rot, you may want to go ahead and do a quick hoof trim.

Get & Stay Ready For Calving Season With These Tips

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Calving season will be here before you know it. Get ready now by gathering supplies and preparing your land and buildings for a calm calving experience.

Now Is A Great Time To Learn On-Farm Pig Butchering

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you raise pigs on your farm, you may consider on-farm pig butchering to save money while harvesting meat. Here's what to know when learning this skill.

Hay 101: How To Feed Your Livestock Roughage

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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You likely feed hay to your livestock, but do you really know what's in those flakes? Read more to learn about what's in a bale of hay.

Are Your Sheep Getting Their Daily Vitamins & Minerals?

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Sheep need vitamins and minerals to supplement those available in the pasture. Here's how to determine what's right for your flock and how to offer it.

Take Steps To Prevent Shipping Fever In Goats

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Follow these steps to protect your goats against shipping fever, a collection of ailments commonly associated with transporting livestock.

Getting Cattle Ready For Cold Winter Weather

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Get ready for winter now, before the weather gets really bad, to ensure your cattle stay healthy and safe no matter what Mother Nature throws at us.

Breed Profile: Get To Know The Australian Shepherd

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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A widely respected stock dog with a reputation for an intense nature, the Australian Shepherd makes a valuable addition to the livestock pasture.

Tips For Prepping Pigs For Winter Weather

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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If you choose to keep pigs over the winter, you'll need to prepare their shelter and water dispensers, as well as plan for their health needs, before cold hits.

Getting Your Livestock Run-In Shelter Winter-Ready

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Cold weather is already here, and your animals surely feel it. Be sure to inspect your run-in shelter with these tips before heavy animal use this winter.

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