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Spot On: Jacob Sheep—A Unique Sheep Breed

Animals | Large Animals |
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The spotted Jacob sheep have made a 3,000-year journey from ancient Syria to U.S. farm flocks, while still retaining their primitive charm.

BVDV in Alpacas and Other Livestock

Animals
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Learn about BVDV or bovine viral diarrhea virus, what animals can get it, how to test for it and how it's transmitted.

Are You Ready for a Horse?

Animals
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Get horse ready! Review this checklist to see if you and your farm are ready for a horse.

Livestock Q and A

Animals
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Answers to questions about pneumonia, bladders stones, and a few others

Get In Tune with Your Livestock’s Health

Animals
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Prepare yourself now for how to spot symptoms of illness in your farm animals so that you can get them help before it’s too late.

How To Raise Nubian Goats For Milk

Animals | Large Animals |
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The most popular of the dairy goat breeds, the floppy-eared Nubian is friendly and personable.

Home Remedies for Common Animal Sickness

Animals
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With the shortage of farm vets to help to our sick animals, we often turn to home remedies for common ailments. Here are some go-to products from hobby farmers across the country

Spring Romance

Animals | Homesteading |
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Contributing editor Cherie Langlois tells a tale of spring romance on the farm.

American Water Buffalo Breed Profile

Animals
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Easily trained to ride or as working livestock, American water buffalo offer producers milk--most often used in mozzerella cheese--as well as meat and hides.

Grazing the Surface: Managed Grazing

Animals | Farm Management |
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By managing your animals’ grazing, you ensure a grass-covered pasture, lower feed costs and improved health for the herd.

Foot and Mouth Disease

Animals
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Help protect your herd from foot and mouth disease. Learn more from veterinarian Aaron Tangeman.

Bottle Feeding a Goat Kid

Animals | Large Animals | Video |
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Veterinarian shows how to bottle feed a goat kid.

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