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Dual-Purpose Animals Flourish At Rocking D Hobby Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Retired registered nurse Carol Denney tells us how her adventures at Rocking D Hobby Farm are helping to better the local community.

Further Tips For Fighting Flies On Livestock

Animals | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Large Animals | Poultry |
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For livestock animals and their keepers, summer is a time for fighting biting flies, so here are some more tips for keeping bugs off your herd.

3 Flies That Bug Cattle, Other Livestock In Summer

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Summertime brings the bugs to your farm. Here are three common fly species that impact cattle and other livestock, and how you can work to control them.

Tips For Safely Hauling Cattle In A Livestock Trailer

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you own animals, you're likely going to need to transport them at some point. A good, well-maintained trailer is key to safely transporting cattle.

Keep An Eye Out For Lameness In Your Sheep

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you spy lameness or limping in one of your flock's sheep, it's important to figure out what's going on and address the issue immediately.

What You Should Know About Frothy Bloat In Cattle

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Are your cattle on pasture at risk of frothy bloat? Learn to recognize the warning signs and what you should do to prevent this fatal condition.

Raising Baby Pigs: Advice From An Accidental Farmer

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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After a few years of raising baby pigs, this farmer learned a few things worth considering early—and shares his experience to make yours easier.

Start Now For A Successful Fall Lambing Season

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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May and June are the months to start your fall lambing season, so follow these tips to ensure your flock's safe and successful lambing in autumn.

Breed Profile: Meet The Valais Blacknose Sheep

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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An established breed with newfound popularity (due to social media and importation changes), the Valais Blacknose Sheep could be a great choice for your farm!

These Tools Are Essential For Keeping Cattle

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Cattle can be easy keeping livestock, but having the right tools is essential to effective herd management and wellness. Here are our equipment recommendations for cattle.

Keep Sheep? Here Are Ways To Reduce Hay Loss

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you have sheep, you no doubt feel the pain of wasted hay too often. That stuff isn't cheap! Here are some tips for minimizing hay loss in your flock.

The Importance Of Livestock Newborn Umbilical Care

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Livestock umbilical care is an easy, effective way to ensure a good start to life for newborn animals. Here's what to know about managing your young livestock's belly button.

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