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Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers

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This round of contenders, led by a goat, is nearly all mugshots. It also contains a camelid, a chicken, a pig and a horse—and an adorable pair of donkeys.

Slow Pork: A Hobby Farmer’s Reaction to Industrial Livestock Farming

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The phrase is borrowed from the Slow Food movement, and it reflects a desire to pasture-raise breeds that take longer to reach market but have advantages over the industry's choice.

6 Tips to Prepare Your Goats for Winter

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Your herd needs a little TLC as temperatures drop. Here are tips on shelter, food, water and general health to keep your goats well through the winter.

6 Tips to Winterize Your Farm to Protect Livestock

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Inspect feed, water, ventilation and structural issues before severe weather sets in to protect livestock including cattle and horses.

Boar Tusks: Should You Trim Them or Not?

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Boars grow some big tusks, and while many farmers choose to trim them, some don't. Performing the task correctly can keep you safe and your hog healthy.

How to Successfully Raise Bottle Calves

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Raising bottle calves is a rewarding experience. Here's the information you need including supplies, the feeding process and illness prevention.

Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers

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This round of contenders is led by a cow and a flock of sheep who seem to ask, "What are you looking at?" After that come chickens, a goat and a horse.

Radiographs on the Ranch: When a Livestock Animal Needs an X-Ray

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Just like our house pets, sometimes a livestock animal needs an X-ray. Here's what differentiates X-rays on the farm from others.

Farm Storehouse: 9 Products to Help You & Your Operation

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An application to help track planting and maintenance records, a generator, a starter ATV and a seed planter and sower are among items our editors found.

Raising Eco-Consciousness in Textiles: Think of It as “Slow Fashion”

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Should we apply the same environmental and humanitarian concerns to clothing as we do food? A growing number of people think so.

15 Hacks for Your Hobby Farm

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Sometimes a tried-and-true solution won’t work, and you have to hack your way into a new idea. Here are hacks designed for hobby farms.

Manage Livestock and Land With Easy Rotational Grazing

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Overgrazing can be a concern, especially for small farms with limited grazing areas. Here's what you need to promote regrowth through rotation.

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