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Breed Profile: Get To Know Harlequin Sheep

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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A recent addition to the miniature sheep world, the versatile and easy-to-handle Harlequin is a perfect animal for small and hobby farms.

Evaluating Sheep Body Condition Before Breeding Season

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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It's time to start thinking about spring breeding season. So evaluate your flock's body condition now to determine which sheep to keep through the winter.

Pigs Will Upcycle Almost Anything Into Nutritious Food

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Look beyond the feed bag when feeding pigs! From grass to scraps to dairy and more, pigs will gladly make food out of a variety of offerings.

African Swine Fever: An Update

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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African Swine Fever is a highly lethal viral disease in swine that has recently been reported in part of the Caribbean. Here's what hobby pig farmers need to know.

How To Use Cover Crops For Grazing Cattle

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Planting cover crops in your cattle pasture provides a range of benefits, from supplying supplemental forage to improving soil health.

Do You Know Your Sheep Flock’s FAMACHA Score?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Parasites (particularly barber pole worms) can cause anemia in afflicted sheep, so use the FAMACHA score to determine which animals need treatment.

What You Should Know Before Buying Your First Horse

Animals | Large Animals |
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Buying your first horse is an exciting time for a farm owner, but you need to keep a few things in mind before making an equine investment.

Use Pigs To Improve Your Soil & Landscape

Animals | Large Animals |
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Want to change your landscape? Pigs will happily root up soil, clear invasive plants and more to bring new life to old fields and pastures.

Pasture Permaculture Is Just A Matter Of Good Grazing

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Permaculture |
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Pasture permaculture is a matter of good grazing—working with the land and managing livestock use to ensure soil regenerates for future yields.

Hoofin It Part 3: Dealing With Foot Rot In Livestock

Animals | Large Animals |
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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.

Start Raising Beef Cattle To Meet Your Meat Needs

Animals | Large Animals |
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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.

How You Can Use Pigs To Build Better Compost

Animals | Large Animals |
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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.

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