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Alpacas And Llamas: What They Are & Why You Should Keep Them

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Cousins of the camel, these long-necked animals can add a dose of fiber and fun to your farm.

Body Condition Scoring In Sheep

Animals | Large Animals |
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To keep your sheep in the best health possible, body condition scoring is a tool you can use to identify any problems.

What Is Foot Rot, And How Can I Prevent It In Sheep?

Animals | Large Animals |
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With attention to your sheep’s hooves and implementation of best management practices, you can keep your flock free of foot rot.

We Overfed Our Sow—And It Led To Problems

Animals | Large Animals |
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After two failed litters, we look at how (and how much) we feed our mama pig.

Keep Your Horses Cool & Hydrated This Summer

Animals | Large Animals |
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Worried about heat stress in your horse? Here’s how to keep it healthy during the hottest time of the year.

Protect Your Goats From CAE

Animals | Large Animals |
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This disease that affects goats’ joints could be deadly, so monitor for it in your herd.

For Hardy Dairy Goats, Look To The Swiss Alps

Animals | Large Animals |
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Sweet, hardy and productive milkers, these Swiss misses are must-haves for your farm’s goat dairy.

5 Flies Bothering Your Goats—And How To Stop Their Bites

Animals | Large Animals |
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It’s summertime, and that means biting bugs. Before flies start waging war on your goats, stop them in their tracks.

Building A Farm Horse Fence

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals |
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Whether you want to add to the farm landscape or build a fence that’s completely utilitarian, here’s what you need to know to build the best horse fence possible.

Why Pastured Pigs Are Better

Animals | Large Animals |
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When it comes to raising pigs, sunshine and open air makes all the difference.

Prevent Grass Tetany In Your Herd Or Flock

Animals | Large Animals |
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Fast-growing forages can put your cattle at risk for this nutrient-based disease.

5 Herbal Remedies For Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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With proper husbandry practices already in place, herbal remedies can be a viable option for your goats.

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