Mosquitoes are tiny but terrible. Learn how they threaten your farm (especially horses) and how mosquito control can prevent them from doing damage.
Too little or too much selenium can prove fatal, and salt blocks alone cannot guarantee sufficient amounts. Here are ways to get sheep what they need.
As prey animals, donkeys hide pain and discomfort well. Here's what to look for in attributes, movement and demeanor to gauge general donkey health.
Mother pigs can be fiercely protective. In the end it's a good thing, but you do have to be careful around an aggressive sow. Here's how.
Animal stress, poor hygiene, improper milk handling and environmental factors are common causes of mistakes that occur when milking a goat.
Domesticated goats need help keeping their hooves at the proper shape and length. Get your goats' feet ready for summer with these basic instructions on a pedicure.
The summer heat brings many bugs to beat. Here are tips on fly control for various types of livestock on your farm.
Overfeeding sheep is more harmful to the animals' health than most people might know. Here's how to spot problem weight and what you can do about it.
Ethics, economics, food safety and my own health all played roles in my transformation from vegetarian to livestock farmer.
The bottle feeding process is easier than you might think, and it ensures proper nutrition and forms more docile milk goats.
Follow these 10 tips for stress-free shearing of sheep, alpacas and llamas.
When looking for farm animals, consider these easy-going grazers.
