For some farmers, docking piglet tails reduces biting that can cause pain and lingering effects. For other farmers, though, it might not be necessary at all.
You can't send your goats to an office job, but you can put them to work to generate income for your farm. Here are several ways.
Goats can be raised for meat or dairy purposes, but don’t overlook their potential as companions. Goats can make great pals for people and animals.
This round of contenders is led by a group of cows watching a fencing project. Also appearing are a honeybee, goats, a rooster and a smiling lamb.
Sometimes sedation is necessary for a veterinary procedure on your farm. Here are some common drugs and how they affect livestock.
Planning different pastures with different grasses for cool and warm weather can keep animals grazing nutritious green grass longer.
Getting too attached to livestock is not in a farm's financial interest, but I made an exception for a boar named George Clooney.
Want your goats to hop onto the milking stand at your cue or be loose-leash pack animals? Try clicker training.
Cattle are ruminants that can do well on a wide variety of forages, but these basic things warrant consideration on any regimen.
It's officially summer, and it's hot outside. Here are several easy things you can do in the heat to keep your farm animals cool.
Climate, milk production, health and your own personal preferences are among the consideration when choosing among breeds of dairy goats.
The practice known as "milking through" usually lasts two years, but some have reported going as long as seven. My two does are on their second year, and I plan to continue milking.
