Foot rot is a common cause of lameness in our livestock. Here's what causes it, how to recognize the condition and steps for treating it quickly.
Interested in raising your own beef cattle but unsure where to start? Once you learn these important tips, you'll be ready for a rewarding livestock experience.
Pigs don't need to be persuaded to make compost. It's in their nature! But there are a few things you can do to help your hogs make nutrient-dense fertilizer.
Small farms call for small animals. Check out this collection of small and miniature livestock breeds to choose what little animals to bring home next.
Drought is an unfortunate reality, and managing cattle during dry seasons can be challenging. These tips will help you get your herd through a hard season.
Summer heat brings flies, and this summer has been plenty hot, so follow these tips on livestock fly control to help your animals stay healthy and productive.
Poison hemlock is creeping into new areas these days, so you need to check your sheep pastures to make sure this toxic, invasive plant isn't present. Here's how.
Ever wonder what happens when something goes wrong with the delicate structures inside a hoof? Read on to learn about the devastating condition called laminitis.
On the homestead, a pig is more than just future meat. From garden cleanup to compost and kitchen waste management, pigs do a lot on the small farm!
Stock dogs have long been used to help shepherds with sheep. Here are some tips for getting, training and using a stock dog to help around the farm.
Though they aren't livestock guardian animals, Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys offer a lot to keepers, from companionship to therapy and more.
Hereford Hogs are gentle and hardy, and produce excellent-quality meat. Read on to see if this heritage breed might be right for your farm.
